About CFBC Grants
We partner with organizations county-wide, connecting resources with ideas to help make Boulder County a place where all can thrive.
Our funding areas focus on a broad range of issues including animal care and welfare, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environment, and health and human services, alongside support for the Latino, LGBTQ+, and Veterans communities.
2026 Grant Opportunities
Grant opportunities listed below include those that are upcoming, open, or closed in this calendar year. Grant cycles repeat yearly. Please note the application deadlines, as well as links to specific application guidelines. Community Foundation Boulder County does not accept unsolicited requests for funding, letters of interest, or proposals outside of the grant application periods.
15 Forever was established by Community Foundation Boulder County in 2006 to promote civic engagement, philanthropy, and leadership among Boulder County youth.
Mar 16, 2026 —
Apr 16, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Community Trust is a grantmaking fund of Community Foundation Boulder County addressing needs throughout Boulder County in the following areas: animal care and welfare, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environment, and health and human services.
Apr 1, 2026 —
May 1, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The BRAVO Fund aims to improve the quality of life for Latino communities throughout Boulder County.
Aug 3, 2026 —
Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The Open Door Fund supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals and allies in Boulder County.
Aug 3, 2026 —
Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The Veterans Fund supports Boulder County Veterans and their families by raising money and distributing grants to community partners to create, sustain, or expand programs and projects for Veterans.
Aug 3, 2026 —
Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
How to apply for funding through CFBC
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible applicants include IRS 501(c)(3) public charities, governmental, or public entities. Private non-operating foundations are not eligible. Groups or organizations without IRS 501(c)(3) designation may apply with a fiscal sponsor.
- Grantees must use grant proceeds only for the stated purpose of the grant or for charitable and educational activities consistent with the organization’s tax-exempt status.
- Grants from the community foundation’s discretionary funds are exclusively for activities or projects in Boulder County and/or for the benefit of people in Boulder County.
- The community foundation does not make grants to organizations where grant money from our discretionary or field of interest funds would be used to further a particular religious doctrine.
Grant Portal and Application Details
Community Foundation Boulder County transitioned to new grantmaking software in 2023.
Before starting your application, please review the RFP and eligibility requirements:
- New applicants will need to create an new account upon first log in. Once you click on create a new account, ensure that you register as an organization. Your organization’s EIN number will be needed for this step.
- Returning applicants (2023 and thereafter) should log in with previously used credentials.
- After your account has been established, click on Opportunities.
- The Grant Applicant User Guide provides step-by-step instructions for logging into the new grant system. Please refer to the User Guide for details on creating an account, starting and submitting a grant application, navigating the grant portal, and account and password assistance.
Grant Portal
To apply for grants, check in on your application status, or view previous grants, visit our grant portal.
Past Grantees
Learn more about our past grantees.
