Deadline: 02-Aug-21
The Denver Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the Community Grants Program to support nonprofits that serve the seven-county Metro Denver area.
Priority Areas
The Denver Foundation seeks proposals from organizations that center BIPOC voices and constituent-led work in the following areas:
- Economic Opportunity: Community wealth-building and workforce development
- Education: K-12 reforms with an emphasis on racial equity and school funding
- Environment and Climate: Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and air quality
- Housing: Affordable housing and homelessness
- Transportation: Public transit accessibility and affordability
Core Values
- Community Leadership & Racial Equity Community Grants Programs
- The Denver Foundation supports nonprofits that advance the Core Values of community leadership and racial equity.
- They believe nonprofits have the greatest impact in the community when they make community member engagement a core element of their programs, policies, and overall approach.
- Organizations must prioritize and demonstrate these values as a key part of their organizational values, practices, and programmatic approach.
Funding Information
- Grant awards typically range from $20,000 to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations and collaborative efforts among 501(c)(3) organizations and other groups in the sevencounty Metro Denver region that address one or more of the goals described in this booklet. Organizations that have fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply.
- The Foundation seeks to fund organizations that are aligned with the Denver Foundation’s values.
- The Foundation prefers requests for general operating support, but they will consider both general operating and program support.
- The Denver Foundation wants to follow your organization’s progress and commitment to constituent and BIPOC inclusion in staffing and board representation to better serve all populations utilizing your services. They will prioritize funding to support BIPOC-led organizations and will take into account your overall progress and learnings.
For more information, visit https://denverfoundation.org/grants/our-grants-program/