Foundations accepting applications for youth programs in Colorado (232)

Application contact, as filed: THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES: FEBRUARY 15, JUNE 15, AND OCTOBER 15.

Restrictions, as filed: TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED: COLORADO ORGANIZATIONS CLASSIFIED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3); COLORADO PUBLIC AGENCIES, INCLUDING STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING IF THEY ALIGN WITH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN FOUNDATION PRIORITIES: PRIMARY CARE; THRIVING YOUNG PEOPLE; ADULT RECOVERY; FOOD ACCESS AND SECURITY; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS; ADVOCACY; CAPACITY BUILDING; LOCALLY-FOCUSED WORK.

Application contact, as filed: Sue Anschutz-Rodgers

Deadlines, as filed: January 15 and July 1

Restrictions, as filed: The Foundation aims for an even distribution of grants between organizations serving in Colorado's rural and urban communities. There is a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development, and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, and the disabled. Grants are typically in the $5,000 to $10,000 range, but generally no greater than 10% of an organization's annual budget. When an organization receives funding from the Foundation for two years in a row, we request they take the third year off. The Foundation can only accept one grant application per calendar year from an organization.

Application contact, as filed: DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM

Deadlines, as filed: NONE - ANNUALLY - MID-NOVEMBER

Restrictions, as filed: THE DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CO, NM, UT & WY, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS WITH A NATIONAL IMPACT. FOR A LIST OF FUNDING AREAS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DANIELSFUND.ORG. STUDENTS MAY USE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP AT ANY 2- OR 4-YEAR ACCREDITED NONPROFIT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE US WITH AN INTENTION TO COMPLETE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE. DANIELS SCHOLARS ARE OUTSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO POSSESS TREMENDOUS STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, THE PASSION TO SUCCEED, A WILLINGNESS TO WORK HARD, & A COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY - ALL VALUES THAT DANIELS FUND FOUNDER, BILL DANIELS FELT WERE CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN LIFE. DANIELS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO 2- & 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN CO, NM, UT, & WY THAT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS INCLUDING ADULTS ENTERING OR RETURNING TO COLLEGE; STUDENTS FORM ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES & YOUTH OFFENDER PROGRAMS; THE GED RECIPIENTS.

Application contact, as filed: GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE

Deadlines, as filed: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026; FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026; TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE GRANT REQUEST IN ANY 12- MONTH PERIOD.

Application contact, as filed: XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: FUNDING OPENS IN THE SPRING. SEE DETAIL AT HTTPS://MY.XCELENERGY.COM/S/COMMUNITY/FOCUS-AREA-GRANTS.

Restrictions, as filed: FUNDING IS OPEN TO PROGRAMS WITH XCEL ENERGY'S SERVICE AREA IN MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, COLORADO, TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO.

Application contact, as filed: DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION INC

Deadlines, as filed: THE 4-H PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION WINDOW IS FROM FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH JULY 15TH.

Restrictions, as filed: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION'S GRANTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS THROUGH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR FUTURE. THIS ENABLES 4-H MEMBERS TO EXCEL IN THEIR PROJECTS, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY, AND GROW INTO VALUABLE YOUNG ADULTS.

Application contact, as filed: ONLINE PROPOSALS ACCEPTED ONLY

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Restrictions, as filed: UPON COMPLETION OF THE QUIZ, IF THE ORGANIZATION IS PRESENTED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY, IT CAN REGISTER ON OUR GRANTS PORTAL AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL BE REQUESTED: A) RESPONSE TO FIVE BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH TO ITS WORK. B) UPLOAD OF A RECENTLY SUBMITTED GRANT PROPOSAL C) CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET AND SOURCES OF INCOME D) LATEST AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT (IRS FORM 990 IF AUDIT IS NOT AVAILABLE) E) LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH AFFILIATIONS F) INTENDED OUTCOMES OF PROGRAM FOR WHICH FUNDING IS BEING REQUESTED G) AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED.

Application contact, as filed: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE MADE EXCLUSIVELY TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT MEET THE GUIDELINES.

Application contact, as filed: JO ANN KINDLE

Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANY TIME; NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION W/IN 3 WKS

Restrictions, as filed: PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Application contact, as filed: MS CARRIE TYNAN CEO

Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE THREE SUBMISSION DEADLINES DURING THE YEAR - MARCH 1ST, JULY 1ST AND NOVEMBER 1ST.

Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION HAS LISTED ON ITS WEBSITE THE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS FOR WHICH IT WILL NOT MAKE A GRANT.

Application contact, as filed: COCETA

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Restrictions, as filed: Purchase tickets for educational and informative events specifically centered around the performing arts targeting children of color in the Denver area.

Application contact, as filed: J WILLSON

Deadlines, as filed: GRANTS ARE APPROVED FOR FUNDING IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR.

Restrictions, as filed: THE TRUST FUNDS GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THE TRUST WILL CONSIDER ONLY ONE REQUEST FROM AN ORGANIZATION DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE BEEN OPERATING AS A 501(C)(3) FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS AND, IF A NEW APPLICANT, CANNOT HAVE HAD AN OPERATING DEFICIT FOR THE LAST TWO COMPLETED FISCAL YEARS. THE TRUST DOES NOT ACCEPT PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS USING A FISCAL AGENT OR FISCAL SPONSOR. APPLICANTS MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND BENEIFT COLORADO RESIDENTS.

Application contact, as filed: ROBERT HOAG RAWLINGS FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: VARY, BUT GENERALLY SPRING AND FALL OF EACH YEAR

Restrictions, as filed: SOUTHERN COLORADO AREA

Application contact, as filed: CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: AUGUST 29TH

Restrictions, as filed: GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANTS ARE NOT MADE: - TO INDIVIDUALS - TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CERTAIN GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS IN THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR DISABILITY - TO PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AREA - FOR INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION; FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS - FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ISSUES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FOR TEMPORARY EXHIBITS, TRAVEL, SURVEYS, FILMS OR PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES - FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS - FOR FUNDRAISING DINNERS OR SPONSORSHIPS, OR EVENTS

Application contact, as filed: KAREN ALLEGRETTI

Deadlines, as filed: N/A

Restrictions, as filed: N/A

Application contact, as filed: SOPHIA GOLD

Deadlines, as filed: SEE SCHEDULE O.

Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS ARE GENERALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN COLORADO, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW MEXICO.

Application contact, as filed: M J MURDOCK CHARITABLE TRUST

Deadlines, as filed: SEE WWW.MURDOCKTRUST.ORG

Restrictions, as filed: SEE WWW.MURDOCKTRUST.ORG

Application contact, as filed: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPT

Deadlines, as filed: MAY 31, 2025 FOR 2025 APPLICATIONS.

Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM OF UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN UNION PACIFIC COMMUNITIES THAT BEST ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED FOR DIRECT SERVICES AND EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SAFETY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND LOCAL NEEDS WITHIN UNION PACIFIC LOCAL OPERATING COMMUNITIES.

Application contact, as filed: Alyssa Swn

Deadlines, as filed: NA

Restrictions, as filed: 2b. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis; there is no formal deadline. 2c. Grants are limited to programs that promote youth economic or faith-based development. 2d. Priority is given to applicants operating in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Application contact, as filed: NA

Deadlines, as filed: PROPOSAL DEADLINES: MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15.

Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CAPITAL PROJECTS, WHICH ARE TYPICALLY BUILDING PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, RENOVATION, AND/OR LAND ACQUISITION, AS WELL AS OTHER FORMS OF INITIATED GRANT MAKING FOR CAPITAL, PROGRAM, OPERATING AND OTHER PURPOSES IN FOUR PRIORITY AREAS - K-12 EDUCATION, NATURAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND INFORMED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES RECYCLABLE COMMITMENTS OF CAPITAL IN THE FORM OF PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS OBJECTIVES IN THE FOUR PRIORITY AREAS FOR INITIATED ACTIVITY.

Application contact, as filed: LATINA KIMBROUGH

Deadlines, as filed: TRUSTEES USUALLY MEET IN FEB, JUN AND OCT AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED 10 WEEKS PRIOR.

Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE QUALIFIED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED SEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS DESCRIBED IN SEC 170(C)(1). THE FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO AND COMMUNITIES IN WHICH NORD FAMILY MEMBERS RESIDE. THE FOUNDATION IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN PROJECTS THAT BRING OPPORTUNITY TO UNDER-RESOURCED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES, STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF FAMILIES, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PEOPLE'S LIVES. LEADING PROGRAM AREAS OF INTEREST ARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, CIVIC AFFAIRS, EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS BOTH PROGRAM AND CAPITAL GRANT REQUESTS. FUNDS ARE USUALLY GRANTED FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD, BUT MULTI-YEAR PROPOSALS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED.

Application contact, as filed: ROSMINA GARCIA

Deadlines, as filed: The Foundation accepts grant applications and approves grants once a year.

Restrictions, as filed: Early childhood development and education; programs to improve high school graduation rates in Colorado.

Application contact, as filed: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.

Restrictions, as filed: EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Application contact, as filed: TOINTON FAMILY FOUNDATION CO TRAVIS

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Restrictions, as filed: EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER SECTION 501(B) ETC.

Application contact, as filed: ELLYN PEABODY

Deadlines, as filed: ONLINE PROCESS, PLEASE SEE DETAILS AT: HTTPS://TSFFOUNDATION.ORG/. HTTPS://WWW.SCHMIDTMARINE.ORG/

Restrictions, as filed: ONLINE PROCESS, PLEASE SEE DETAILS AT THE WEBSITES: HTTPS://TSFFOUNDATION.ORG/ HTTPS://WWW.SCHMIDTMARINE.ORG/