https://think360arts.org/grant-opportunities/

Deadlines: September 26-November 22 for Letter of Inquiry due

Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth (EAL) seeks to increase access to arts education for historically marginalized youth. Grants of $10,000-$25,000 are available to support projects that bring professional artists and culture bearers into educational settings to lead programming with youth ages 4-21. Projects supported by EAL will exemplify the value of arts education, encouraging ongoing community support.

https://oedit.colorado.gov/arts-in-society-grant

Deadlines: July 1-September 1

The Arts in Society Grant funds projects that help arts organizations and artists find solutions to civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities. You can apply for $5,000 to $35,000. The grant provides both financial and organizational support.

https://www.beevradenburgfoundation.org/

Deadlines: January 15^th, April 15^th, July 15^th, October 15^th

We aim to advance the relevance, resilience, and greatness of the arts in the Pikes Peak Region, and you are a critical part of that mission. Per the Foundation’s Grant Applicant FAQ, BVF does not accept funding proposals from schools, but will accept funding proposals from 501c3 arts organizations working with schools or K-12 students.

https://dkfoundation.org/

Deadline: On-going

Founded in 1965 by the Kay family, the Donnell-Kay Foundation (DK Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit foundation based in downtown Denver. We are committed to prioritizing low-income and historically marginalized children and families in our work. Our focus is broad and includes efforts to increase the opportunities for children and youth to learn, thrive, and be healthy in their community. Our current work focuses on early childhood policies, healthy food access, and affordable housing, in addition to a variety of exploratory ideas and projects. We invite collaborative conversations and partnerships that drive impactful changes and foster enriched educational environments across Colorado

https://www.elpomar.org/grant-making/

Deadline: On-going

We have a broad, general grant making scope with greatest emphasis on arts & culture, civic/community initiatives, education, health, and human services – which started with our founders. Our Trustees look to support organizations and initiatives that demonstrate (among other considerations) not only that they’re making a positive and significant difference in peoples’ lives and/or solving issues important to their communities, but also that they have solid plans to activate the mission, program, or project for which they’re seeking funding; financial sustainability; and strong community support and organizational leadership.  

El Pomar also manages a handful of specialized funds including the Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund which focuses on suppoorting nonprofit organizations serving the Pikes Peak region, with a specific focus on organizations working in arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services.

https://oedit.colorado.gov/folk-and-traditional-arts-project-grant

Deadline: January-February 2025

The Folk and Traditional Arts Program Grant is dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and preserving Colorado’s cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts. It aims to enhance community well-being, encompassing belonging, cultural identity, economic vitality, and sense of place. This initiative includes two funding opportunities: 

Funding for the creation, presentation, or teaching of folk and traditional arts.

And or funding for documenting folk or traditional arts and cultural heritage through the creation of community archiving, oral histories, or photojournalism, video or other creative and or documentary works. 

https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/hughes-charitable-trust/

Deadlines: March 1, July 1 or November 1 

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust mission is to benefit charitable, educational, religious, and hospital institutions in the state of Colorado.

https://avhuntertrust.org/what-we-fund/grants-to-organizations-overview/

Deadline: On-going

The A.V. Hunter Trust awards general operating grants, which provide organizations with the flexibility to meet the specific needs of those they serve. We support qualifying 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit organizations that offer direct services to individuals living in Colorado. The current focus of the Trust is to help small organizations – with annual operating budgets of less than $1 million – in communities that are rural or underserved.

https://www.jhedmondson.org/foundation

Deadlines: December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1 

The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation exists to serve the Colorado Springs Community. In keeping with the intent of the founders, the Foundation’s focus areas include: The Arts & Education; Community Development; Conservation & the Environment; and Health & Human Services.

https://www.arts.gov/grants

Deadlines: Spring into Summer

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proud to support the nation’s arts sector with grant opportunities so that together we can help everyone live more artful lives.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/parker-charitable-trust/

Deadline: April 30^th

To carry out the donor’s stated preferences to support cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children.

https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html?src=ft

Deadlines: Varies

Apply for grants for a variety of projects and initiatives.