Caring for Colorado Foundation Grants

Denver office: 720.524.0770
Pueblo office: 719.566.7841
grants@caringforcolorado.org

Caring for Colorado Foundation Grants support projects that enhance health, well-being, and opportunity. Priority populations include young people ages 9-25 and their families, rural communities, young people furthest from opportunity and those with increased needs based on certain community health indicators.

Current priority funding areas include:

• Youth health and well-being
• Youth mental health in schools
• Economic opportunity for young people
• Improving state and local policies
• Reproductive health
• Caring for Pueblo County

Applications will be accepted from:

• Charitable nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt classification
• Tax-supported institutions including state or local governments or schools

Recent grants have typically ranged from $50,000 to $300,000. The amount granted to an organization varies depending on many factors, including a project's total budget and the potential impact of the proposed interventions. Foundation staff members are available to discuss specific project needs prior to submission of a proposal.

Links to additional guidance are available on the program website.

Applicants must complete part 1 of the application using the online system by January 15, 2026.

Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application, with a deadline of March 12, 2026.

Applicant webinar