Grants in Colorado: 18+ 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.

18+

Grants Available

$1.4M

Total Funding Tracked

$140K

Average Award

CO

State

Top Funding Categories in Colorado

generalphilanthropyhealthhousinghumanities

Active Grants in Colorado

Colorado Health Foundation
state

Colorado Health Foundation

Health statewide

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Anschutz Foundation
state

Anschutz Foundation

Colorado

Up to $250KRolling deadline
Boettcher Foundation
state

Boettcher Foundation

Colorado

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Gates Family Foundation
state

Gates Family Foundation

Colorado

Up to $100KRolling deadline
El Pomar Foundation
state

El Pomar Foundation

Colorado

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Denver Foundation
state

Denver Foundation

Metro Denver

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Singiser Family Foundation — Grants Program
foundation

Singiser Family Foundation

Singiser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Loveland, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $60,000 in grants. Total assets: $1,071,564. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation — Grants Program
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Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation

Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Golden, CO. In 2023, the foundation distributed $90,000 in grants. Total assets: $1,469,599. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Lilly Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Lilly Family Foundation

Lilly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Superior, CO. In 2024, the foundation distributed $81,600 in grants. Total assets: $1,154,516. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Swanson Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Swanson Family Foundation

Swanson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellington, CO. In 2024, the foundation distributed $131,500 in grants. Total assets: $811,224. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $50KRolling deadline
CDBG, housing
state

CO Dept of Local Affairs

Community dev

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Colorado Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Arts grants
state

Colorado Creative Industries

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Clean energy
state

Colorado Energy Office

Energy

Amount variesRolling deadline
Various incentives
state

Office of Economic Dev & Intl Trade

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Community Foundation Boulder County
foundation

Community Foundation Boulder County

Boulder

Amount variesRolling deadline
CO
foundation

Community Foundation Boulder County

CO

Amount variesRolling deadline
Innosphere accelerator, Advanced Industries grants
state

Innosphere accelerator, Advanced Industries grants

Colorado's Innosphere accelerator and Advanced Industries grants support technology startups and established companies in advanced industries. The programs provide funding, mentorship, and resources for innovation and business growth in key technology sectors.

Amount variesRolling 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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