Strengthening Neighborhoods
The Denver Foundation's Strengthening Neighborhoods grant funds research-based, community-led projects that build capacity and foster innovation in under-resourced Metro Denver neighborhoods.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026: Final submission deadline — Strengthening Neighborhoods fund closes in October (applications considered on a rolling basis with monthly decisions until fund closes)
Funding Amounts: Average grant size is $2,500; small project-based grants.
Summary: Supports community-led projects and capacity-building in under-resourced Metro Denver neighborhoods through small grants.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) organizations or groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible.
Description
The Strengthening Neighborhoods program, run by the Denver Foundation, provides small grants to empower community groups and grassroots organizations in the seven-county Metro Denver region. The program is designed to uplift neighborhoods where residents earn less than the area median income and communities of color by supporting projects that leverage local strengths, foster leadership, and build organizational capacity. Funding can be used to hire capacity-building coaches or to support campaigns and community organizing initiatives that drive positive change and resilience at the neighborhood level.
