Youth Development Grants in Colorado

97 foundations fund youth development programs in Colorado. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding youth development 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.

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Community Impact Grants

From Usa Swimming

Competitive swimmingEquitable accessDiversity and inclusion+1 more

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)

Backyard Giving Grants

From Chs Foundation

community developmentlocal projectsyouth and families

Who can apply: Projects serving Twin Cities communities; follows CHS community giving guidelines.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

KFA — Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow (K-12 STEM Grants)

From Kuraray Foundation of America

K-12 STEM educationYouth workforce developmentEducational program support

Who can apply: U.S. tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions; priority to projects with employee volunteer involvement and serving Kuraray communities.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards

From Aratani Foundation

Japanese American and Nikkei community advancementTraditional artsSocial sciences+12 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $5K – $30K

Campership Grants (Grants to Camps)

From Daycroft School Foundation

Christian Science youthSummer campsCamperships+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in the United States and must educate or serve young people in harmony with the teachings of Christian Science. Grants are not made to individuals. Grants generally support children and youth from nursery through grade 12.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $10K

Anschutz Family Foundation General Grant Program (Spring & Fall Grant Cycles)

From Anschutz Family Foundation

Civic, Community, and Capacity BuildingCrisis InterventionEarly Childhood Development+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, public entity, or have a fiscal sponsor; be based in Colorado and primarily serve Colorado residents; have an annual operating budget under $10 million; have operated for at least three years; have stable, permanent leadership; not have received Foundation funding in both of the two previous years; and not have submitted a grant application within the past 12 months. Beginning January 1, 2027, additional eligibility rules apply to Front Range organizations without Foundation funding in the previous five years. The Foundation generally does not fund addiction treatment and recovery, arts and culture, capital projects, endowments, debt reduction, loans, environmental causes, events, health or disease-specific programs, individuals, K-12 education, multi-year grants, political activities, public policy, religious programs, or sports-related programs.

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Largest Youth Development in Colorado Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National
Young Life

Colorado Springs, CO

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$440M

Median Grant

$25K

O550National
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$12.2M

Total Assets

$68.7M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$11.2M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Annual Giving

$8.1M

Total Assets

$543K

Median Grant

$15K

O50Regional
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
HAU'OLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION

HONOLULU, HI

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$155.9M

Median Grant

$178K

O20Local
BIG WIN PHILANTHROPY INC

GREENS FARMS, CT

Annual Giving

$5.1M

Total Assets

$139M

Median Grant

$31K

O50Regional
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BOULDER, CO

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$12.8M

Median Grant

$28K

O53National
Genesis Inspiration Foundation

Fountain Valley, CA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$3.1M

Median Grant

$50K

O12National
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN COLORADO INC

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$2.6M

Total Assets

$929K

Median Grant

$136K

O50Local
YOUNG AMERICANS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$2.3M

Total Assets

$19.9M

Median Grant

$1.1M

O530Local
DENVER AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TRUST

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$1.9M

Total Assets

$32.4M

Median Grant

$1.1M

O40Local
ONE ROOF FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$5.6M

Median Grant

$32K

O99Local
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional
STAND FOR CHILDREN INC

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$18M

Median Grant

$92K

O01Regional
The Campership Fund

Edgewater, FL

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$2M

Median Grant

$74K

O99National

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