Funding by Month 

Last updated in 2019. This list will be updated again in March, 2021. 

January

• CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology Grants – Designed to help fund projects that advance student success through the innovative use of technology. Applications accepted through Jan. 12.
• Capital Grants – The Gates Family Foundation provides grants for comprehensive capital campaigns (typically for building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation and/or land acquisition). Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 1, and Oct. 1.
• OtterCares Foundation – Champion Fund. The Champion Fund provides funding for youth athletics in Larimer and Weld counties of Colorado. Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct. 15.
• Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation – Seeks to partner with outstanding organizations to improve the systems that serve children. Applications are due on Jan. 15.
• Anschutz Family Foundation – Supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. Grant deadlines are Jan. 15 and Aug. 1.

February

• American Honda Foundation – Supports youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy. Grant application deadlines are Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1.
• Toshiba America Foundation – Funds projects and materials teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. Grade 6-12 grant applications for more than $5,000 are due Feb. 1 and Aug.1. (Applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Grade K-5 grant applications are due Oct. 1.)
• Clif Bar Family Foundation – Funds projects focused on the environment, food and agriculture, preventative health and sustainable community development. Small grant applications are due Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 and Nov. 1.
• The Colorado Health Foundation – Supports organizations that ensure access to Healthy Living, increase the number of Coloradans with Health Coverage and ensure access to quality, coordinated Health Care. Grant applications are due Feb. 15, June 15 and Oct. 15.
• Open Meadows Foundation – Supports small nonprofit’s projects that are led and benefit women and girls. Grant proposals are due Feb. 15 and Aug. 15.

March

• Capital Grants – The Boettcher Foundation offers grants to support capital campaigns for the purchase, construction or major renovation of a building owned and used by a Colorado community enrichment nonprofit that focuses on arts & culture, community & multi-use facilities or youth development. Prequalification form deadline is April 1.
• Housing – GroupGives supports organizations and programs that promote the ability for every person to have a place to call home. Deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31.
• OtterCares Foundation – Impact Fund. The Impact Fund provides program-specific grants to charitable organizations located in either Larimer or Weld counties of Colorado that advance our purpose of championing innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1.
• John G. Duncan Charitable Trust – Supports Colorado nonprofits with a variety of causes. Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Arts, Culture and Humanities or Education. Grant application deadlines are March 31, June 30, and Sept. 30.
• ​Village Thrift Shop – ​The Village Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization that began in May of 2016​ and they are excited to announce ​they will accept grant applications beginning February 1,2017, through 5:00​ ​PM on March 31, 2017. Any 501(c)(3) organization that serves the Estes​ Valley is eligible to apply for monies that will assist with project/programs or purchasing items​ ​that will enhance the Estes Valley community.​ Applications and information at www.epvillagethrift.org​ Deadline is Mar 31.
• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary invites proposals from 501(c)(3) or other charitable organization in the Estes Valley for grants to support programs and projects to enhance the Estes Community. Applications due Mar 31, 2017

April

• Capital Grants – The Boettcher Foundation offers grants to support capital campaigns for the purchase, construction or major renovation of a building owned and used by a Colorado community enrichment nonprofit that focuses on arts & culture, community & multi-use facilities or youth development. Prequalification form deadline is April 1.
• Capital Grants – The Gates Family Foundation provides grants for comprehensive capital campaigns (typically for building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation and/or land acquisition). Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 1, and Oct. 1.
• US Bank Foundation – Support is offered for unrestricted general operating expenses, programs and capital for nonprofits focused on affordable housing, self-sufficiency, economic development, education, cultural and artistic enrichment and United Way campaigns. See grant guidelines. Deadlines are April 1, June 1 and Sept. 1.
• Quality of Life for Women – Mary’s Pence funds projects that increase the economic security of women and increase women’s voice in their community. Deadlines are April 1 and Oct. 1.
• Teacher and School Recognition – The Jared Polis Foundation awards grants for innovation, support for all students and collaboration. Applications due by April 4.
• OtterCares Foundation – Champion Fund. The Champion Fund provides funding for youth athletics in Larimer and Weld counties of Colorado. Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct. 15.
• YouthBuild – The US Dept. of Labor will award YouthBuild grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training and employment services to disadvantaged youth while performing meaningful work and service to the community. Deadline April 22.
• John G. Duncan Charitable Trust – Supports Colorado nonprofits with a variety of causes. Grant application deadlines are Jan. 31, April 30, July 31 and Oct. 31.
• Lawrence Foundation – Supports nonprofits focused on the environment, human services and disaster relief. Grant application deadlines are April 30 and Nov. 1.

May

• American Honda Foundation – Supports youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy. Grant application deadlines are Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1.
• Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Committed to helping individuals of all ages receive the educational foundation they need to increase their ability to access post-secondary education opportunities and attain increased employability. Youth literacy grant deadline May 18.
• The Christian Foundation – Supports programs which contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, or social betterment of society. Grant application deadline May 31.
• US Bank Foundation – Support is offered for unrestricted general operating expenses, programs and capital for nonprofits focused on affordable housing, self-sufficiency, economic development, education, cultural and artistic enrichment and United Way campaigns. See grant guidelines. Deadlines are March 15, May 31, and August 31

June

• The Colorado Health Foundation – Supports organizations that ensure access to Healthy Living, increase the number of Coloradans with Health Coverage and ensure access to quality, coordinated Health Care. Grant applications are due June 15 and Oct. 15.
• Clif Bar Family Foundation – Funds projects focused on the environment, food and agriculture, preventative health and sustainable community development. Small grant applications are due Feb. 1, June 1, and Sept. 1.
• Housing – GroupGives supports organizations and programs that promote the ability for every person to have a place to call home. Deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31.
• John G. Duncan Charitable Trust – Supports Colorado nonprofits with a variety of causes. Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Environment and Animals or Human Services. Grant application deadlines are March 31, June 30, and Sept. 30.
• OtterCares Foundation – Impact Fund. The Impact Fund provides program-specific grants to charitable organizations located in either Larimer or Weld counties of Colorado that advance our purpose of championing innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1.
• OtterCares Foundation – Innovation Station Fund. The Innovation Station Fund provides grants to schools and nonprofits for the creation of innovative, hands-on learning spaces that encourage students to invent, explore and create. Eligible organizations should be located in Larimer County, CO or Weld County, CO. Deadline June 30.

July

• Group Publishing – now accepting applications for the 2017 Annual Community Service Awards. For the 20th year in a row, Group Publishing is giving away cash awards to a variety of Northern Colorado non-profit organizations, charities and churches. The awards will be announced and presented at a special luncheon honoring all applicants on October 19, 2017. Applications are due July 10.
• Community Foundation of Northern Colorado – supports local nonprofits through its annual competitive grant cycle, which invites charitable organizations serving the residents of Berthoud, the Estes Valley, and Loveland to submit a grant application for consideration by one of their grantmaking committees. Applications available July 1.  Deadline is July 21.
• National Endowment for the Arts – Supports the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and the strengthening of communities through the arts. Grant deadline July 13.
• OtterCares Foundation – Champion Fund. The Champion Fund provides funding for youth athletics in Larimer and Weld counties of Colorado. Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct. 15.

August

• American Honda Foundation – Supports youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy. Grant application deadlines are Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1.
• Anschutz Family Foundation – Supports Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist people to help themselves while nurturing and preserving their self-respect. Grant deadlines are Jan. 15 and Aug. 1.
• Toshiba America Foundation – Funds projects and materials teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. Grade 6-12 grant applications for more than $5,000 are due Feb. 1 and Aug.1. (Applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Grade K-5 grant applications are due Oct. 1.)
• Capital Grants – The Boettcher Foundation offers grants to support capital campaigns for the purchase, construction or major renovation of a building owned and used by a Colorado social services nonprofit that focuses on basic needs, self-sufficiency or protective services. Prequalification form deadline is August 5.
• Open Meadows Foundation – Supports small nonprofit’s projects that are led and benefit women and girls. Grant proposals are due Feb. 15 and Aug. 15.
• US Bank Foundation – Support is offered for unrestricted general operating expenses, programs and capital for nonprofits focused on affordable housing, self-sufficiency, economic development, education, cultural and artistic enrichment and United Way campaigns. See grant guidelines. Deadlines are March 15, May 31, and August 3

September

• Town of Estes Park, Community Initiative Funds – The Town of Estes Park recently revised its processes for reviewing requests for funding, in-kind support and sponsorships from outside entities. The Town appropriates support to local organizations that help meet the needs of Estes Valley residents at the discretion of the Town Board, subject to current Town Board goals and availability of funds. Included in this program are Community Initiative Funds, for which the Town is currently accepting applications from organizations serving the Estes Valley. Community Initiative Funds were previously known as Community Service Grants. Applications and supporting documents deadline is 9/12.
• OtterCares Foundation – Impact Fund. The Impact Fund provides program-specific grants to charitable organizations located in either Larimer or Weld counties of Colorado that advance our purpose of championing innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1.
• John G. Duncan Charitable Trust – Supports Colorado nonprofits with a variety of causes. Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Health, Public/Society Benefit or Religion.  Grant application deadlines are March 31, June 30, and Sept. 30.
• Housing – GroupGives supports organizations and programs that promote the ability for every person to have a place to call home. Deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31.
• National Endowment for the Arts – Our Town Supports the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and the strengthening of communities through the arts. Grant deadline  Sept. 11, 2017.

 October

• Quality of Life for Women – Mary’s Pence funds projects that increase the economic security of women and increase women’s voice in their community. Deadlines are April 1 and Oct. 1.
• Capital Grants – The Gates Family Foundation provides grants for comprehensive capital campaigns (typically for building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation and/or land acquisition). Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 1, and Oct. 1.
• Clif Bar Family Foundation – Funds projects focused on the environment, food and agriculture, preventative health and sustainable community development. Small grant applications are due Feb. 1, June 1, and Oct. 1.
• The Colorado Health Foundation – Supports organizations that ensure access to Healthy Living, increase the number of Coloradans with Health Coverage and ensure access to quality, coordinated Health Care. Grant applications are due Feb. 15, June 15 and Oct. 15.
• OtterCares Foundation – Champion Fund. The Champion Fund provides funding for youth athletics in Larimer and Weld counties of Colorado. Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct. 15.
• Estes Park Community Thrift Shop – Gives out a combination of grants and benefit bag sales. Grant/bag sale information.

November

• Capital Grants – The Boettcher Foundation offers grants to support capital campaigns for the purchase, construction or major renovation of a building owned and used by a Colorado education nonprofit that focuses on early childhood or higher education/post-secondary. Prequalification form deadline is Nov. 18.

December

• OtterCares Foundation – Impact Fund. The Impact Fund provides program-specific grants to charitable organizations located in either Larimer or Weld counties of Colorado that advance our purpose of championing innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1.
• Housing – GroupGives supports organizations and programs that promote the ability for every person to have a place to call home. Deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31.

 Ongoing:

• El Pomar Foundation – Although no specific fund has been set up for flood relief assistance, applications going through the competitive grant process should mention any damage sustained or note if flood victims are being served. Find out more about their application process.
• OtterCares Foundation – NOCO Fund. The NoCO Fund provides sponsorship for single-day charitable events in either Larimer or Weld counties of Colorado.
• St. Bartholomew’s Church Mission Outreach Committee – Supports a variety of organizations providing services to residents of the Estes Valley. Inquiries regarding submission of grant proposals should be directed to Mission Outreach Committee Chairperson, St. Bartholomew Church, P.O. Box 1559, Estes Park, CO 80517.
• Toshiba America Foundation – Funds projects and materials that teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. Grade 6-12 grant applications for more than $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis.

Other Resources

• Studio Protector – Provides a guide for emergency preparedness and recovery information for artists. Get their guide.
• Colorado United – coloradounited.com is the official Colorado website for recovery information and resources.
• Small Business Development Center Network Disaster Relief Program – Provides assistance with disaster loan applications, long-term planning, insurance navigation, physical and economic loss estimations, business preparedness and more. Visit the Business Recovery Center in the lower level of the Stanley Hotel or visit their website.
• Good360 – Provides donated products to nonprofits. View their online catalog of products. Learn about how their programs work.

Tenacity Will Get You There. Deep Breaths.

You may have to apply for many grants to get one. Keep after it.
​The work you do to support our community's nonprofits is wondrous.