Celebrating 25 years of Strengthening Neighborhoods
We’re helping build community capacity.
We know that residents have the best insight into how to improve life in their communities. We also know that communities have many strengths, including their people, institutions, and public resources. That’s why our Strengthening Neighborhoods program supports residents in working together and leading solutions for their communities.
About the program
Strengthening Neighborhoods was founded in 1996 in response to community input about how The Denver Foundation could expand its impact by investing in neighborhood and community capacity. Strengthening Neighborhoods awards grants are usually a maximum of $5,000. The average grant size is $2,500. Grants are made directly to residents for use in resident-led projects that address one or more of our goals. Strengthening Neighborhoods’ goal is to support communities of color and communities with lower incomes throughout the seven counties of Metro Denver.
How to apply
Learn more about the Strengthening Neighborhoods application.
If you have any questions, please contact us at sn@denverfoundation.org.
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Rooted in Community-Centered Work: The Shift
Supported by Strengthening Neighborhoods, The Shift leadership program supported nonprofit partners with an appreciative, asset-based approach that builds on the strengths in communities. The Shift focused on building strong trust, strong relationships, and lasting partnerships.
Pictured: EL PASO Movement, Strengthening Neighborhoods grantee, and The Shift program participants.
