Boettcher Foundation: Community Connection Grant (Winter)

We support initiatives and infrastructure projects that foster stronger connections between individuals and organizations. Our Community Connections grants provide one-time funding for projects or buildings that unite and enhance communities. These grants often help fund the construction of facilities with multi-use spaces, bring together nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partners in shared locations, or make strategic investments that elevate successful initiatives to the next level. We offer three funding cycles each year, where we accept inquiries through a Grant Inquiry Form. Grant awards typically range from $20,000 to $75,000.

To check for funding cycles, please review the timeline here: https://boettcherfoundation.org/grantmaking/community-connections-grants/

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

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Examples

Recent projects funded through the Community Connections Grant include:

• Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley (Alamosa, CO): A renovated 13,000 square-foot building in Downtown Alamosa, the Nonprofit Hub houses administrative offices for the Boys & Girls Club and provides affordable and flexible space for numerous other nonprofit partners including SLV Go! and the Southwest Conservation Corps.
• Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction, CO): The largest venue of its kind between Denver and Salt Lake City, the Moss Performing Arts Center will serve the university’s Theatre Arts program and provide a world-class venue to attract performers and artists to the Western Slope.
• Food Bank of the Rockies (Aurora, CO): This expanded facility, replacing the organization’s Denver warehouse, will help meet the critical need for fresh and nutritious food supplied to local food pantries across Colorado and Wyoming.
• Colorado Education Initiative (Statewide): The Rural Superintendent Academy is a professional development program that supports new, experienced, or aspiring rural superintendents and district administrators to expand their leadership expertise.

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