Boettcher Foundation Capital Grants

Boettcher Foundation Capital Grants is a grant from the Boettcher Foundation that funds established capital campaigns at Colorado nonprofit organizations. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and are part of the foundation's broader Community Connections Grants program, which invests in initiatives and infrastructure that bring people together and foster connections throughout Colorado.

The program also supports rural capacity building, leadership development, and biomedical research at Colorado institutions. Eligible applicants are Colorado 501(c)(3) organizations with an active capital campaign, and interested organizations must first submit a Letter of Intent. Contact grants@boettcherfoundation.

org for questions.

Grantmaking - Boettcher Foundation Community Connections Grants Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants Leadership Collaboratives Doers & Difference Makers College & Scholarship Guide Community Connections Grants Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants Leadership Collaboratives Doers & Difference Makers College & Scholarship Guide Grant Opportunities in Colorado Through our grantmaking, we lay the groundwork for transformational impact and community building by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado.

Learn more below about Boettcher’s grant funding opportunities: Community Connections, Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants, Rural Catalyst Grants, and our Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards. Questions about the grants process can be emailed to grants@boettcherfoundation. org .

Community Connections Grants We invest in initiatives or infrastructure projects that bring people together or foster the connections between individuals and/or organizations. Learn more about REsponsive grants We strengthen the internal capacity of organizations to achieve their goals related to the topics covered in our Rural Leadership Collaborative meetings.

Learn More About Catalyst Grants Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards Program We support scientific innovation in Colorado by providing biomedical research funding at the state’s leading research institutions and hospitals.

Learn More about Webb-Waring 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.

Learn more about leadership practitioner catalyst grants Colorado Grant Highlights Invested in Colorado Communities Years of Investing in Colorado Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Contact us below if you have additional questions about the grantmaking process. What are the average amounts of grants awarded?

Historically, our grants have been in the range of $20,000–$75,000. We typically communicate with individual applicants on the possible amount or range of a grant request. Does the Boettcher Foundation award multi-year grants?

In the past, we have not generally awarded multi-year grants. However, we may consider multi-year grant proposals that best align with our funding priorities. What is the process of applying for a grant?

Submission of the inquiry form during the open grant cycle window is the initial step in our process. If you are invited to submit a full application, we will provide the list of additional documents required. Foundation staff will review inquiries during the application windows, typically responding within six weeks of receiving the inquiry form (found on our main grantmaking page).

My organization is a governmental agency. Can we apply for a grant? The Boettcher Foundation accepts grant proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and/or governmental entities that have a qualified exempt purpose.

Can I apply for multiple grant opportunities at the same time? We prefer that organizations only submit one application of either grant opportunity ( Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grant, Rural Catalyst Grant OR Community Connections Grant ) per cycle. Grantmaking Cycles & Process We have multiple funding cycles throughout the year.

Please reference the timeline that details the process for grant inquiry submission and response.

Community Connections Grants Notification of Funding: May 1 Community Connections Grants & Rural Catalyst Grants Notification of Funding: September 25 Community Connections Grants & Rural Catalyst Grants Notification of Funding: November 17 Experience the promise of Colorado through stories about empowered leaders and communities taking bold steps that build a better state for everyone.

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