The Denver Foundation awards $2M in community grants
The Denver Foundation is pleased to announce $2.0 million in grants awarded to 58 nonprofit organizations across Metro Denver. The grants reflect the priorities of The Denver Foundation’s Strategic Framework,…
Connecting community during our 2022 bike tour
A little rain.. a lot of heat… and thankfully, no snow: The Denver Foundation’s 2022 bike tour was a success. I started the bike tour in 2019 as a way…
Civic Fabric Fund awards a total of $115,000 to nonprofits working to Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) this November
Through the Civic Fabric Fund, The Denver Foundation provides nonprofits with funding to support their policy and advocacy efforts, including the critical activities of voter registration and engagement. This fall,…
Youth Connections Investment Grows to $9.5 Million to Support the Social, Emotional & Mental Well-Being of Colorado Students
(in partnership with the Colorado Education Initiative and the Caring for Colorado Foundation) Denver – As schools continue to navigate fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, Colorado is witnessing a youth…
Twenty-five years of Strengthening Neighborhoods
The Denver Foundation will soon celebrate 100 years of philanthropy in the Metro Denver region. Experts say that achieving that kind of longevity requires cultivating organizational adaptability, and indeed it…
L.I.F.T. Giving Circle – elevating the multigenerational giving of Latino men
On a midsummer afternoon in a North Denver cafe, coffee isn't the only thing that's brewing. A group of local community leaders can be found pouring themselves into planning the…
Health center expanding to serve community
The Denver Foundation supports Tepeyac Community Health Center with $250,000 program-related investment In July, The Denver Foundation formalized a $250,000 program-related investment in the Tepeyac Community Health Center, a new…
August is Zero Fare for Better Air
Throughout the entire month of August, RTD is inviting everyone to ride on public transit – for free. “Zero fare for better air” is a collaborative effort to increase the…
Reflections on the 2022 bike tour
“Use your voice. Your voice is your strength.” Those simple words were shared by Andrea Loudd, a resident of southwest Denver resident and community activist, during our visit to the…
How to apply: Community Grants Program
The Fall 2022 Community Grants Program (Cycle 2) is currently underway! Thinking of applying for the Community Grants Program Fall 2022 (Cycle 2)? Below are some resources to help…