Learn about grants for Colorado by browsing our curated list of top Colorado funders below. Members can also research funding opportunities using the search tool for Grant Finder. Become a member.
Giving Trends in Colorado
In the mountain region, Colorado is one of the most philanthropic states in terms of dollars given by foundations, Philanthropy Colorado reports. In 2019, almost 6,500 grantmakers collectively gave more than $2.2 billion in grants for Colorado, according to Candid. Individual donors also give substantially in Colorado, with almost 27 percent of Colorado residents reporting charitable contributions in 2016 alone.
Knowledge about Colorado grants flows through the regional association of grantmakers Philanthropy Colorado. Priority funding areas for Colorado grants include education, health, and human services, followed by arts, religion, and the environment/animals, Philanthropy Colorado reports. Grantmakers focused on equity come together through Colorado Funders for Inclusiveness and Equity.
Leading funders of grants for Colorado include private foundations, community foundations, health conversion foundations, and corporate givers such as Daniels Fund, Anschutz Family Foundation, Mile High United Way, Denver Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, Gill Foundation, Bohemian Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, Colorado Trust, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Adolph Coors Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Western Union Foundation, and Xcel Energy Foundation.
Foundations in Colorado
ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION
The Anschutz Foundation supports health and wellness, human services, youth development and education, quality of life and development, and values and relationships in Colorado.
ANSCHUTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Anschutz Family Foundation supports Human services, community development, self-sufficiency efforts in Colorado.
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Aspen Community Foundation supports early education, youth, college and career, children and families, human services, and the environment and natural resources in the Aspen region of Colorado.
BALLANTINE FAMILY FUND
The Ballantine Family Fund supports arts and culture, environment, animal protection, education, human services and youth in Southwest Colorado.
BOHEMIAN FOUNDATION
The Bohemian Foundation supports youth, economic stability, communities, music, access to education, poverty, public health and democracy in Colorado and beyond.
BOETTCHER FOUNDATION
The Boettcher Foundation funds work related to education and biomedical research in Colorado.
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation makes grants for the arts and creative leadership in Denver, Colorado.
BOULDER COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE
The Boulder County Arts Alliance supports art workshops, fiscal sponsorships, art projects, equipment expenses, operating expenses, art fellowships and other artistic causes in Boulder County, Colorado.
BROOMFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Broomfield Community Foundation supports civic projects, human services, arts, humanities, seniors and education in and around Broomfield, Colorado.
BUELL FOUNDATION
The Buell Foundation invests in work that addresses early childhood education and development, and teen pregnancy prevention in Colorado.
CHINOOK FUND
The Chinook Fund supports racial justice, social justice and economic justice in Colorado.
COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Colorado Health Foundation supports physical and mental health, community health, and health equity throughout Colorado.
COLORADO TRUST
The Colorado Trust supports health equity, health policy and advocacy, health data and information, and community partnerships in Colorado.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOULDER COUNTY
The Community Foundation Boulder County supports health and human services, education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and animals and the environment in Boulder County, Colorado.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN COLORADO
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado supports community, human services, health, education, youth, environment, recreation, and more in northern and eastern Colorado.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING SOUTHWEST COLORADO
The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado supports arts and culture, environment, animal protection, education, human services and youth in Southwest Colorado.
ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION
The Adolph Coors Foundation supports youth, adult work programs, entrepreneurship, integrative medicine and public policy in Colorado.
DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation supports oral health throughout the state of Colorado.
DENVER FOUNDATION
The Denver Foundation supports basic human needs, economic opportunity, education, leadership, and equity in the Metro Denver area of Colorado.
EL POMAR FOUNDATION
The El Pomar Foundation supports arts and culture programs, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services in Colorado.
ERION FOUNDATION
The Erion Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives in Loveland and Northern Colorado through funding, advocacy and participation.
JOHNATHAN AND SHARI FOX FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Johnathan and Shari Fox Family Foundation supports human services, education, recreation, beautification, arts and culture and other community needs in Colorado.
GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Gates Family Foundation supports education, the environment, and communities in Colorado.
GILL FOUNDATION
The Gill Foundation supports LGBTQ issues, equal rights, safe schools, family recognition, and STEM education, financial literacy, and public broadcasting in Colorado.
GRAND FOUNDATION
The Grand Foundation supports health, human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports and the environment in Colorado.
VIRGINIA W. HILL FOUNDATION
The Virginia W. Hill Foundation supports education and health in Colorado.
A.V. HUNTER TRUST
The A.V. Hunter Trust supports local causes that benefit vulnerable populations in Colorado, such as the indigent, disabled, youth, and seniors.
MONFORT FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Monfort Family Foundation supports education, arts, humanities, scientific research for diseases, and aid for the disadvantaged in Colorado.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation supports basic needs, access to care, mental health, oral health, and dental health in 22 counties of Western Colorado.
ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Rose Community Foundation supports aging, child and family development, education, health, and Jewish life in the Greater Denver area of Colorado.
SCHLESSMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Schlessman Family Foundation focuses on strong nonprofits that provide programs and support to vulnerable Denver Metro area residents, and institutions that contribute to the enrichment and sustainability of the Denver community.
SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Southern Colorado Community Foundation supports human services, children and youth, historic preservation, education, scholarships, and community needs in 18 counties of Southeastern Colorado.
SUMMIT FOUNDATION
The Summit Foundation supports human services, arts and culture, environment, youth, health, education, and other community needs in Summit County, Colorado.
TELLURIDE FOUNDATION
The Telluride Foundation supports early childhood development, education, environment and animals, athletics, arts and culture, health, and human services in the Telluride region of Colorado.
TRINIDAD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Trinidad Community Foundation supports health and wellness, education, recreation and historic preservation in Colorado.
TYL FOUNDATION
The TYL Foundation supports Christian agencies, churches, human services, and education in Colorado.
WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Weld Community Foundation arts, community needs, education, youth leadership and women and girls in Colorado.
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Western Colorado Community Foundation supports health, housing, human services, substance abuse, environment, community development, education, culture, animals, and religion in seven counties in Western Colorado.
WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado supports the needs of women and girls in Colorado.
YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health, human services, environment and recreation in Colorado.
