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2024 Major Grant Program
$75,000
Colorado Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and governmental organizations in Colorado that are involved in horticulture-related projects, providing financial assistance for capital improvements, matching grants, and program support.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to preserve and study cultural and paleontological resources in Colorado while promoting community engagement and education.

Natural Resources
State governments
WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior's WaterSMART Title XVI Program offers financial and technical assistance for the planning, design, and construction of water reclamation and reuse projects, aiming to secure future water supplies, improve efficiency, support underserved communities, and address climate change.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
$120,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits in Colorado for projects that promote forest health and sustainability, addressing issues like wildfires, insect outbreaks, and habitat conservation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Admin & Operating, Mobility Management & Planning Projects
$16,299,972
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Transit and Rail
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Colorado for transportation projects that enhance mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and rural populations.

Transportation
Nonprofits
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
$999,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2025

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience against wildfires.

Natural Resources
State governments
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
2024 Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

The Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund Program supports local governments in offering retirement benefits to attract volunteer firefighters. Eligible entities include municipalities with populations under 100,000, fire protection districts, county improvement districts with volunteer fire department members, and counties contributing to a volunteer pension fund. These entities must have active, pension-eligible volunteer firefighters and have contributed tax revenue to the pension fund in the previous year. The program provides a state match for contributions from eligible entities, which is determined based on a statutory calculation. Applications are accepted annually from September 1 to October 31. The program also includes Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for all volunteer firefighters in Colorado, covering on-duty activities and travel to and from events. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: September 1st to last business day of October

Safety
City or township governments
2024 Annual Grant Awards Program
$15,000
Colorado Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in Colorado for horticulture-related projects that focus on education, therapy, research, and community improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Public Building Electrification Grant
$10,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to public institutions in Colorado for upgrading their buildings to energy-efficient electric systems, particularly in communities that are disproportionately impacted or low-income.

Energy
State governments
2025 Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

Recreation
City or township governments
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services
$950,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in Colorado to enhance outdoor recreation and accessibility on public lands, particularly for underserved communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Conservation Trust Fund (CTF)
$81,760,837
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

Environment
County governments
Water Supply Reserve Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado water users, including municipalities and nonprofits, to tackle critical water supply challenges through various projects like planning, construction, and infrastructure maintenance.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for developing microgrids that ensure reliable power for essential services during emergencies.

Energy
City or township governments
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado municipalities, counties, and other local entities affected by energy and mineral development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
Housing Planning Grant Program
$9,900,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local and regional governments in Colorado to develop or update housing-related planning documents, helping them address current and future housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
Colorado Electric School Bus Grant Program
$375,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to Colorado school districts and charter schools for transitioning to electric school buses and charging infrastructure, with a focus on benefiting communities most affected by air pollution.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Pathways Program
$300,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

Environment
County governments