Community Connections Grants
Grants Overview
Recent projects funded through the Community Connections grant include:
- Mesa County Public Health and Public Libraries (Clifton, CO): Mesa County Public Health and Mesa County Libraries are constructing a community campus that will house a library, early childhood education training center, community center, and childcare facility.
- Community of Caring Foundation (Cripple Creek, CO): Community of Caring has repurposed an historic casino into a one-stop social services hub with space for 28 partner organizations and a telehealth center.
- Latino Leadership Institute (Statewide): The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) helps identify, prepare, and elevate Latino and other diverse leaders across Colorado and the country. Grant support to expand LLI’s Ignite Program—an accessible, online leadership development curriculum for young professionals—will help the organization scale to sustainability and reach thousands of Coloradans.
Eligibility and Criteria:
Colorado-based nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. After a competitive review, inquiries that most align with the Community Connections focus area will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Grants will be awarded after a competitive review.
Please note that the Boettcher Foundation does not fund, or prioritize funding, for the following:
- General operating support
- Ongoing cultural, social, and human service programming
- Fundraising events
- Foundations or funds that provide financial assistance to individuals
- Capital projects and programs for religious purposes
- Organizations primarily serving animals
- Capital projects at K-12 charter, public, or private schools
- Hospital facilities
- Affordable housing (standalone)
- Emergency service equipment or vehicles
Timeline to Apply - 2024
Note: We prefer that organizations only submit one application of either grant opportunity (Rural Catalyst grant OR Community Connections grant) per cycle.
Staff will review inquiries during the acceptance windows, typically responding within six weeks of receipt, to inform organizations if they will be invited to submit a full application. Questions about the grants process for Community Connections Grants can be emailed to grants@boettcherfoundation.org.
Additional Types of Grants
Rural Catalyst Grants
Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants
The Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grant Program strengthens the capacity of leadership organizations that are working to create a more inclusive and accessible leadership ecosystem in Colorado.