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Grants for Colorado Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,631 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Colorado. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, or Tribe to Run Arts Fellowship Activities

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, government agency, or tribe to organize events and projects related to an arts fellowship program. The successful applicant will coordinate and manage a variety of activities, including but not limited to an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229779
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Grants to USA Public Charities for Music-Based Therapy Initiatives

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA public charities for music-based therapy initiatives. Funding priorities include musical therapeutic interventions, mental health initiatives for professionals in the music industry, and music therapy services in clinical and medical...

GrantWatch ID#: 230668
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Grants to USA Indigenous Nonprofits and Agencies in Southwestern States for Cultural Revitaliz...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and Texas Indigenous nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to revitalize and preserve Native language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 231103
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Evaluate Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to evaluate programs that support kinship caregivers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 231239
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Replicate Successful Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, child welfare agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replicate successful kinship care programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended in par...

GrantWatch ID#: 231240
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Grants to USA Tribal and Migrant Service Providers for Programs to Prevent Child Abuse

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal and migrant service providers for programs to prevent child abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for community-based programs that strengthen families...

GrantWatch ID#: 231241
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Open a Center Focused on Minority Health Research

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit organization, government entity, IHE, Tribal entity, or business to open a center focused on minority health research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231244

Grants to USA Entities to Research Home Visitation Programs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies to research home visitation programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 231593

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Hospitals to Address Community Health Needs and Strategies

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals in multiple states to assist with critical community health needs and strategies. Funding is intended for hospitals working in collaboration with nonprofit organizations to increase health equity and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231432
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that align with the Foundation's vision of a thriving, resilient, sustainable region with a vibrant qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 221216
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Rescue or Care for Anim...

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs dedicated to caring for or rescuing animals. Funding is also intended for initiatives that raise awareness about animal treatment. Eligible uses of funds include educational programs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 204966
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Opportunity for a USA Puppetry Company or Puppeteer to Join a Residency Program

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for a USA puppetry company or puppeteer to join a residency program. In addition to the program, which covers room and board, the resident will also receive a $7,500 grant. The program and funding are intended to provide the necessary space and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222232
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Operating Support to Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Colorado nonprofit arts organizations for operating support to promote the development and growth of the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to foster growth, fuel progress, amplify impact, and invest in arts and culture organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 175300
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In-Kind Grants of Marketing Services to Nevada Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/10/26

In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 188335
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Grants to Colorado Entities for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004
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Grants to USA Housing Authorities and Agencies for Systems to Address Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA housing authorities and government and tribal agencies to create or improve systems to address youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for data collection, the est...

GrantWatch ID#: 211864
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Award to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Technology Advancing...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of outstanding technological advances to promote peace. Areas of interest include conflict prevention and mitigation, limiting human suffering during conflict, and post-c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222074
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154
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Cooperative Agreement with a USA Entity to Establish an Academic Intervention Center

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 230187
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address the Education of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230290
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit to Increase Foster Home Capacity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to assist states in increasing foster home capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide the data, training, and technica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231238

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654
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Grants to USA HBCUs and other MSIs for Research on Plasma Science

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 212692
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Grants to Colorado Arts Nonprofits for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for capital projects to promote arts and culture in eligible regions. Priority consideration will be given to projects that serve diverse communities and allow for more equitable access. Funding is intended to foster grow...

GrantWatch ID#: 222347

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Create a Digital Military Training Program

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230481

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. For in-kind support, applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. In-kind grants are available for the use of public facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174385

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs in the areas of human services and mental health, providing assistance with food, childcare, rent, utilities, medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210108

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Analyze Prostate Cancer Data Sets

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214949

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Prostate Cancer Research Mentorships

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 214954
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Promote Economic Well-Being

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents and promote economic well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: core services, economy, community, and recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215432
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, recreation, the economy, core services, and community inclusivity. All projects must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229787
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Grants to USA Tribes and Microenterprise Development Organizations for T&TA

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 231460

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Training and Educational Projects Related to Journalism

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for training and educational initiatives related to the field of journalism. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of ethics, education, professional development, diversity, freedom of information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230130
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.