Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Community Grants

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Community Grants is sponsored by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Offers community grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Denver, Colorado, presenting in-person arts for the public.

Quarterly Community Grants - Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Home Grants Mission Legacy People Trustees Our Space Why Arts Livingston Fellows Impact In the News Resources Stories Contact Home Mission Legacy People Trustees Our Space Employment Contact Grants Leadership Grants Livingston Fellows Why Arts Investing with Impact In the News Resources All Big Ideas Daring Leaders Transformational Art Home Mission Legacy People Investing with Impact Livingston Fellows Why Arts Art Belongs News Our Space Employment Resources Stories Employment Contact Employment All Arts & Culture Leadership MCA’s “Colorado Currents” The BSF Conversation: Louise Martorano Feature: Kalyn Rose Heffernan Feature: Stephen Malloy-Brackett Three Denver Artists Receive $50,000 Denver Fringe Festival 2026 Finding a Groove Together All Stories Featured Videos Livingston Fellows Social Impact Artist Award Why Arts Investing with Impact This grant prioritizes general operating support for ongoing stability to carry out an organization’s mission.

Project support may also be considered. Check eligibility and upcoming deadlines. Oct 9, Jan 8, April 9, July 9 Nov 10, Feb 10, May 10, Aug 10 Jan 2027, Apr 2027, Jul 2027, Oct 2027 Explore Eligibility and Apply A priority of the Foundation is to provide unrestricted operating grants for ongoing stability to carry out an organization’s mission.

These grants may take time to secure as we build a relationship together. Project support may also be considered as a way to build our relationship and recognize innovative, values-aligned programs. General operating and project grants are currently capped at $60,000.

Applications are accepted quarterly.

See below for details of the 2026-2027 deadlines: Award Decision: July 2026 Award Decision: October 2026 Closes: November 10, 2026 Award Decision: January 2027 Closes: February 10, 2027 Award Decision: April 2027 5‍01 (c) 3 nonprofit arts & culture organization OR a fiscally-sponsored arts & culture group Mission is focused on producing and presenting in-person arts experiences for the public Based in the city of Denver and deliver the majority of your programs in Denver (We welcome inquiries about possible exceptions from small-budget, community-driven and centered arts & culture organizations based in adjacent Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties.

Please contact a grants team member to discuss) Demonstration of consistent in-person arts & culture programming for the public Strong commitment to and clear incorporation of DEI values and practices The following are generally not eligible for funding: Loans, grants or scholarships to individuals Media/film/podcast productions Individual artist installations/works Activities or initiatives that have a religious purpose Funding to retire operating debt Requests from organizations outside of Colorado If you are a new applicant to the foundation , have been declined or it’s been several years since receiving funding, please check your eligibility using the above button.

If eligible you will be directed to complete a brief interest form. A foundation team member will be in touch with next steps. The interest form is NOT an application.

Returning applicants who have received a grant in the past three years do not need to complete the interest form but we welcome questions or conversations before submitting a new proposal. Organizations may apply for one grant in a 12-month period. A final grant report is required.

Fiscal Sponsor Guidelines If you are planning to use a fiscal sponsor to receive grants, we encourage you to review these guidelines and template for a fiscal sponsor agreement. AI can be a helpful tool to assist with grant writing and it is the applicant’s choice whether or not to use it. However, using AI should complement your expertise and perspective, not replace them entirely.

Using AI can compromise your authentic voice and personal response to application questions. Your humanity, deep knowledge of and passion for the work you do ultimately contribute to a more compelling and unique application. Your story is best told through your own words.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation does not use AI to review applications. I have accessibility requests or questions – who do I contact? Program director, Chrissy Deal, welcomes your questions at chrissy@bonfils-stanton.

org or 303. 825. 3774.

How many nonprofit leaders can I nominate? Individuals can nominate up to three candidates. Should the candidate know I nominated them?

At the close of the nomination period, the Foundation will notify eligible candidates of their nomination and share a copy of each nomination and endorsement received on their behalf. Nominees, outside of self-nominations, will be able to provide additional information they feel may be relevant to their candidacy. Responses will be entirely optional and not required in order to advance in the selection process.

For this reason, nominators may wish to notify the candidate in advance of recommending them for the fellowship. Can I nominate someone I’ve nominated in the past? The fellowship is quite competitive, so it is not unusual for individuals to be nominated several times over the years.

Can I nominate a leader of a nonprofit organization that operates with a fiscal sponsor? The leader I have in mind lives outside of the Denver Metro area. Are they eligible for the fellowship?

Eligible candidates must be leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson county. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s leadership decided to focus solely on arts and culture and leadership for deeper impact in 2012.

In recent years, the Foundation has taken steps to gradually align the Livingston Fellowship Program’s geographic area more closely with that of our grantmaking portfolio which focuses on the city of Denver. If I have been nominated, when can candidates expect to hear from Bonfils-Stanton about if they will be advancing in the process? Nominees will be updated of their status in the selection process via email by early November 2022.

The Board of Trustees of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation will approve the 2023 class of Livingston Fellows in early 2023. Where can I learn more about the program? Visit our website for additional information about the history of the Livingston Fellowship program, stories from fellows and their fellowship activities.

I have more general questions – should I contact Chrissy? Absolutely! If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our website, please reach out to Chrissy for more information.

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