BRAVO Fund
Improving the quality of life for Latino communities throughout Boulder County
About the BRAVO Fund
The BRAVO Fund aims to improve the quality of life for Latino communities throughout Boulder County. BRAVO engages donors in philanthropy with the purpose of building resiliency through active voices and opportunities. The BRAVO Fund supports the Latino community in Boulder County by raising money and distributing grants.
We believe in the power of philanthropy to bridge the gaps among diverse communities. For more than 3 decades, the community foundation has brought people together to better meet the needs of all residents by promoting social justice, expanding opportunities for leadership, and empowering residents to benefit their own communities.
Program Information
The mission of the BRAVO Fund is to:
- Promote social justice.
- Strengthen opportunities for Latino leadership.
- Empower Latinos to engage in philanthropy that benefits their own communities.
Funds Granted in 2025
$6.3K
Organizations Funded in 2025
6
Community Foundation Boulder County announces the 2025 Equity Funds grantees
The community foundation awards $64,775 in funding to community partners serving Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities View a downloadable press release HERE BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 10, 2025 – Community Foundation Boulder County announced today the 2025 grant recipients of the foundation’s three Equity Funds, including the BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Funds. This […]
Equity Funds 2024 Request for Proposals
Solicitud Para Propuestas: Fondos de equidad 2024 en español aquí Overview Our Equity Funds are a set of discretionary grantmaking funds of Community Foundation Boulder County addressing needs throughout Boulder County. Equity Funds: BRAVO Fund | Open Door Fund | Veterans Fund BRAVO Fund The BRAVO Fund aims to improve the quality of life […]
El Comité’s work and combating wage theft in Boulder County
This month on A Public Affair, host Jim Williams is joined in the studio by Executive Director of El Comité De Longmont, Lisa Moreno. Listen in as Jim and Lisa discuss El Comité’s mission, work, and community, with a focus on combating wage theft in Boulder County.
Grantee Spotlight: The Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County
For nearly 20 years, The Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County has provided direct legal assistance to Colorado immigrants. Founded in 2005 by Executive Director and attorney Laurel Herndon, The Immigrant Legal Center’s mission is to expand access to affordable and reliable legal services for the immigrant community, to educate the immigrant population about U.S. […]
The Landscape of Equity-Based Philanthropy
This month on A Public Affair, we discuss the landscape of equity-based philanthropy, the national conversation around the legality of equity-based grants, and the local implications for Colorado organizations. Tune in to hear from Ben McDearmon, Director of Legal Resources at Council on Foundations, Sarah Harrison, Vice President of Programs at Community Foundation Boulder County, […]