Denver Foundation: Community Grants Program (US)

Deadline: 1-Mar-22

The Denver Foundation seeks proposals from organizations that center constituent leadership among people who live in low-income communities, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The Denver Foundation supports nonprofits that advance our Core Values of community leadership and racial equity. They believe nonprofits have the greatest impact in their community when community members are engaged in core activities including programs, policies, and overall approach. Organizations must be able to demonstrate that these values are central to their organizational values, practices, and programmatic approach

Priority Areas

• Economic Opportunity
  • Community wealth-building
  •  Workforce development
• Education
  • K-12 reforms with an emphasis on:
    • Racial equity : Racial equity is the “why” of diversity and inclusion. Racialequity is when advantage and disadvantage arenot determinedby race. Barriers to access are removed, and everyone canparticipate and reach their full potential.
    • School funding
• Environment and Climate
  •  Energy efficiency
  •  Renewable energy
• Air quality Housing
  • Affordable housing
  • Homelessness
• Transportation
  • Public transit accessibility and affordability

Funding Information

• Grant awards typically range from $20,000 to $50,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• They seek to fund organizations that are aligned with The Denver Foundation’s values. They fund 501(c) (3) organizations and collaborative efforts among 501(c) (3) organizations and other groups in the seven-county Metro Denver region that address one or more of the goals described in these guidelines. Organizations that have fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c) (3) are eligible to apply. They prefer requests for general operating support, but they will consider both general operating and program support. Though The Denver Foundation prioritizes funding to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ( BIPOC-) led organizations, they will take into account each organization’s experiences, learnings, and progress regarding constituent- and BIPOC leadership on its staff and board. Please be prepared to share reflections on your commitment to constituent- and BIPOC leadership, and its role in helping you better serve all populations that engage with your work.
• They prioritize improving the lives of historically oppressed people living in Metro Denver, with a particular focus on people who live in low-income communities and BIPOC communities. They seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities, as well as economic disparities.
•  They support organizations that share and demonstrate our Core Values of racial equity and community leadership.

For more information, visit https://denverfoundation.org/grants/funding-opportunities/