Grants in Colorado: 59+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Colorado can access federal grants open to all states, Colorado-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Colorado nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

59+

Grants Available

$31.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.3M

Average Award

CO

State

Top Funding Categories in Colorado

philanthropygeneralhealthanimal_welfareinternational

Active Grants in Colorado

Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation — Grants Program
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Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation

Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation is a private foundation based in Lone Tree, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,694,862 in grants. Total assets: $34,932,887. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation — Grants Program
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Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,088,139 in grants. Total assets: $395,996,375. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Redhill Foundation-sam And Jean Rothberg Family Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Redhill Foundation-sam And Jean Rothberg Family Charitable Trust

Redhill Foundation-sam And Jean Rothberg Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Estes Park, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,645,236 in grants. Total assets: $39,272,105. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Gates Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Gates Family Foundation

Gates Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $41,116,891 in grants. Total assets: $441,371,041. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Colorado Health Foundation — Grants Program
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The Colorado Health Foundation

The Colorado Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $136,957,955 in grants. Total assets: $2,822,619,846. Primary focus area: health. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Ahimsa Foundation — Grants Program
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Ahimsa Foundation

Ahimsa Foundation is a private foundation based in Niwot, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $71,720,000 in grants. Total assets: $938,177,008. Primary focus area: animal welfare. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
El Pomar Foundation — Grants Program
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El Pomar Foundation

El Pomar Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado Spgs, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $16,259,082 in grants. Total assets: $446,140,929. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Catena Foundation — Grants Program
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Catena Foundation

Catena Foundation is a private foundation based in Carbondale, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $30,178,715 in grants. Total assets: $573,725,610. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Ryan Foundation — Grants Program
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Ryan Foundation

Ryan Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Vlg, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,378,937 in grants. Total assets: $1,424,512,361. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Anschutz Foundation — Grants Program
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Anschutz Foundation

Anschutz Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $107,020,641 in grants. Total assets: $1,558,452,470. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Daniels Fund — Grants Program
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Daniels Fund

Daniels Fund is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $67,434,251 in grants. Total assets: $1,303,622,638. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Colorado Trust — Grants Program
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Colorado Trust

Colorado Trust is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $20,716,329 in grants. Total assets: $531,367,157. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Lewis Foundation — Grants Program
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Lewis Foundation

Lewis Foundation is a private foundation based in Aspen, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,395,157 in grants. Total assets: $132,051,517. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Ronald And Carol Moore Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Ronald And Carol Moore Family Foundation

Ronald And Carol Moore Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,600,000 in grants. Total assets: $26,425,117. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Galena Foundation — Grants Program
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Galena Foundation

Galena Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,991,600 in grants. Total assets: $37,044,784. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Towle Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Towle Family Foundation

Towle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Vlg, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,125,000 in grants. Total assets: $41,691,565. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Colorado Health Foundation
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Colorado Health Foundation

Health statewide

Up to $500KRolling deadline
One Earth Future Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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One Earth Future Foundation Inc

One Earth Future Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Broomfield, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,664,908 in grants. Total assets: $13,794,536. Primary focus area: international. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Henry P & Susan C Crowell Tr — Grants Program
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Henry P & Susan C Crowell Tr

Henry P & Susan C Crowell Tr is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,298,750 in grants. Total assets: $97,642,138. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Gary Philanthropy — Grants Program
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Gary Philanthropy

Gary Philanthropy is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,127,687 in grants. Total assets: $201,475,691. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Schlessman Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Schlessman Foundation Inc

Schlessman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,657,083 in grants. Total assets: $84,940,736. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Avenir Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Avenir Foundation Inc

Avenir Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $1,047,697. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Find Us Faithful Foundation — Grants Program
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Find Us Faithful Foundation

Find Us Faithful Foundation is a private foundation based in Parker, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,345,633 in grants. Total assets: $86,332,431. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Louis Calder Foundation — Grants Program
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Louis Calder Foundation

Louis Calder Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,854,785 in grants. Total assets: $171,380,883. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Colorado Grants

What types of grants are available in Colorado?

Colorado organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Colorado-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Colorado to apply for state grants?

For most Colorado state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Colorado and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Colorado state grant opportunities?

Colorado state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Colorado grants?

Colorado state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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