These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in Colorado, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding human services in Colorado that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)Award: $10K – $150K
Food insecurityFood pantry capacityFood service equipment and infrastructure+6 more
Who can apply: Open to Network U.S. member agencies in good standing. Applicants must have 10% of the project budget already committed for consideration and must provide 70% of the project funding to be eligible to receive the remaining 30% match. Projects must address capital needs that increase food-service capacity, efficiency, geographic reach, scope, or number of clients served. Staffing and in-kind support do not count toward capital budget costs. Funded agencies must submit progress and final reports, financial documentation, proof of match, and a one-year post-operations narrative.
Humanities educationCollege readinessHigher education access+3 more
Who can apply: Colleges and universities interested in launching Knowledge for Freedom programs may apply. Programs must bring low-income high school students to campus for an intensive summer humanities seminar taught by college faculty, use transformative texts, provide college application assistance and a civic engagement or public service project, engage alumni, and present faculty leadership and a sustainability plan. General Teagle guidelines require U.S.-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and domestic activities.
Arts and cultureCivic and community initiativesEducation+2 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve Colorado may apply. Activities or requested programming must take place in Colorado. El Pomar does not accept applications from individuals, most schools, private foundations, organizations without fiscal responsibility for the proposed project, or organizations without active 501(c)(3) status or a qualified fiscal agent.
Quality of lifeCommunity benefitGeneral operations+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or projects/organizations under the fiscal agency of a 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations must serve Southwest Colorado, primarily Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, or San Juan counties. Individuals and organizations without 501(c)(3) status or a qualifying fiscal sponsor are ineligible. Organizations may receive funding once per calendar year and must complete a Post Grant Report before applying again.
Who can apply: Applicants must be established and incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities with their own IRS tax-exempt status; fiscal sponsorships are not accepted. Funding is prioritized for nonprofits located in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may also consider nonprofits in or near UFG branch communities (Phoenix, Rocklin, Westminster, Ewing, Webster) as funds allow. The Foundation does not fund religious organizations, political efforts, or school-system clubs/entities such as boosters or PTAs. Organizations that have applied must wait 12 months before reapplying. Organizations cannot receive both a UFG Foundation grant and UFG sponsorship dollars in the same year.
Women and children’s health, safety, and welfareFamily strengtheningAnimal welfare+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with current IRS designation and certification of 501(c)(3) status. Proposals must align with at least one Foundation focus area and include a signed proposal letter, current operating budget and applicable program budget, most recently filed signed Form 990, current board listing, and, if available, an independent audited financial statement and annual report. Letters of Intent, event sponsorship or endorsement proposals, and funding requests for individuals are not processed.
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