Photograph courtesy and copyright Denver Zoo
Photograph courtesy and copyright Denver Zoo
For 84 years, the Boettcher Foundation has been committed to the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. We have invested in our state’s human capital to cultivate leadership and impact Colorado communities. That vision continues to guide our responsive grantmaking and investments today.
Our grantmaking priorities are detailed in the promise of Colorado section below. We invest in the potential of Coloradans through philanthropic initiatives such as the Boettcher Scholarship Program and Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program, among other programming and initiatives.
We have two priority areas with three annual funding cycles that are outlined below. During each cycle, we will receive and review proposals that are submitted through a Grant Inquiry Form.
Transformational Initiatives: Approaching challenges and opportunities in innovative ways and conceptualizing problems differently takes courage and risk. We invest in organizations and initiatives that strive to innovate and create positive change in Colorado communities.
Examples of Recent Projects Funded
Community Connections: Supporting and developing connections that create a sum greater than their parts is vital to the health of communities in our state. As such, we invest in initiatives or infrastructure projects that bring together, support, or deepen the connections between individuals and/or organizations.
Examples of Recent Projects Funded
*Please make submissions to the grant inquiry form only during the set cycles outlined above.
The Boettcher Foundation invites organizations to complete and submit a Grant Inquiry Form that specifies how a proposal aligns with one or both of the funding priorities. 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 can be emailed to Garrett Mayberry, program manager, at garrett@boettcherfoundation.org.
Please note that the Boettcher Foundation does not fund, or prioritize funding, the following:
For more information, please visit our frequently asked questions page.
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