Funding in Colorado

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Adolph Coors Foundation Grants
Provides grants to support projects in health, education, youth, community & human services, and civic & cultural programs
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund
Supports grants in arts and humanities, education, health, human services, and civic and community initiatives.
    Geographic Coverage: Pikes Peak Region, primarily El Paso County.
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Boettcher Foundation
Grants to educational institutions, community & social services including health, civic & cultural programs.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Colorado Rural Health Seed Grants
Seed money is available for purposes or projects whose intent matches the mission of the Colorado Rural Health Center.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center

Copic Medical Foundation
Provides grants to support health and medicine including education and expansion programs.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Coalition for American Trauma Care

Daniels Fund Grants
Program areas eligible for grants through the Daniels Fund fall under the categories of: Aging, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Amateur Sports, Youth Development, Disabilities, Homeless & Disadvantaged, and Education.
    Geographic Coverage: New Mexico
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

El Pomar Foundation
Grant support to Colorado nonprofit organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

FRETAC EMS Mini Grant
Supports EMS activities within the five counties of the Colorado RETAC. This includes Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, and Jefferson Counties.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2009
    Sponsor: Foothills Regional Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council

Gates Family Foundation
Colorado only - Considers proposals from nonprofit dental clinics undertaking comprehensive capital campaigns, as well as supporting programs (capital campaigns) that encourage individuals to improve and maintain their good health and physical well being.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Gates Family Foundation

Kerr Foundation Grants
Provides grants in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and community service.
    Geographic Coverage: Arkansas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Oklahoma organizations will receive first priority for available funds. They also accept proposals from the Washington, D.C. area.
    Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2010
    Sponsor: Kerr Foundation

Margaret McDonald Boss Living Trust
Grants for projects focused on aging, education, public administration, health care, residential care and/or hospice.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Marva Jean Jackson Rural Community Health Scholarship Grants
Small grants that help pay for the training and/or education of a local healthcare provider are available for rural facilities or community groups.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center

Schuss Family Foundation
Supports grants for community development, health care, and performing arts.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Wells Fargo: Community Assistance Fund Grants for Colorado
Grants for Arts & Culture, Education, Economic Development, Health Care and Human Services.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Inactive Funding in Colorado

The programs listed below have been funded in the past, but are not currently accepting applications. Information about these inactive funding programs is provided only for your convenience and does not indicate that the programs will be available in the future. To inquire about future availability of a particular program, please contact the funding agency or organization.

Access to Health - Expanding Outreach and Enrollment for Children and Youth
Funding for community-based organizations currently serving children and youth (age 0-18) that wish to further assist the children and families they serve by helping them to apply for health insurance and utilize available health care services.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2008
    Sponsor: Colorado Trust

Caring for Colorado Foundation Grants
Funds projects that improve community health programs and services, require medical equipment or capital construction to expand or renovate heath care facilities.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2009
    Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation

Caring for Colorado Foundation Oral Health Improvement Grant Program
This program seeks to address the need for better access to oral services for the underserved.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2009
    Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation

Cavity Free at Three Technical Assistance
A three year, statewide effort to prevent oral disease in young children.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2008
    Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation

Colorado Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Helps health care professionals working in shortage areas repay their student loans.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2009
    Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Health Foundation Philanthropy Program
Grants to advance a shared health policy agenda, improve access to quality health care, or empower people to take charge of their health.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2008
    Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation

Colorado Health Foundation Physician Loan Repayment Program
Loan program that provides an incentive for physicians to practice in certain rural and urban underserved sites across Colorado.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: May 6, 2008
    Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation

Colorado Heritage Planning Grant Program
Grants designed to recognize and reward those communities cooperatively planning to manage growth.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2008

Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program
Funding for projects that support Colorado’s rural health infrastructure and strengthen the capacity of rural entities to provide primary care services.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Letter of Intent (Optional): Jan 20, 2009
    Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2009
    Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center

Colorado Rural Outreach Program (CROP)
Grants to strengthen the ability of Colorado's rural communities to recruit and retain healthcare workers.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2009
    Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider Grants Program
Supports Colorado EMS agencies with patient care and transportation services.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2009
    Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Provides grants in communities where the Gannett Company has a presence.
    Geographic Coverage: Limited to certain areas of 35 states and U.S. territories, see sponsor's website for more details.
    Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2009

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Supports grants for community and social services, youth, health, seniors, education and civic and culture.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2009

High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety Feasibility Projects
Grants to encourage new and innovative projects in prevention/intervention, education and outreach, and research in areas outlined in the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA).
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
    Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2009
    Sponsor: High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Initiative Program
Fund hopes to fund projects where citizens work together towards improving their rural communities.
    Geographic Coverage: Ohio, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Wyoming
    Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2008

LiveWell Colorado
Mobilization and planning grants intended to support the development and implementation of comprehensive community action plans to address healthy eating and active living.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2007
    Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation

MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Awards to organizations that excel in property and asset management or provide housing to people with special needs.
    Geographic Coverage: CA, CO, CT, DC IL, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OR, VA, WA
    Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2009
    Sponsor: MetLife Foundation

Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation, Inc.
Grants to organizations supporting the needs of children and senior citizens.
    Geographic Coverage: Colorado
    Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2008

UnitedHealth HEROES Service Learning Grants
Funding to support youth-led projects that address childhood obesity.
    Geographic Coverage: 34 states and the District of Columbia
    Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2009
    Sponsor: Youth Service America

Western Colorado Community Foundation Grants
Supports grants for health and human services, education, environmental conservation and natural resources, arts and culture, and general community.
    Geographic Coverage: Western Colorado, with giving limited to Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and Rio Blanco counties.
    Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2006
    Sponsor: Western Colorado Community Foundation