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Caring For Denver Grants – Alternatives to Jail is sponsored by Caring for Denver Foundation. Funds innovative mental health crisis intervention programs diverting individuals from the criminal justice system in Denver.
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Seek a Grant | Caring for Denver Foundation Community-Centered Solutions Community-Centered Solutions We open one funding area at a time to create impact that improves systems. Below you’ll find the process, requirements, and instructions for starting an application.
Calls for proposal dates & due dates Call for Proposals release (All applicants will be notified of their status in late July 2026) COMMUNITY-CENTERED SOLUTIONS Proposal submissions are now closed (All applicants were notified of their status in November 2025) Proposal submissions are now closed (All applicants will be notified of their status in March 2026) Community-Centered Solutions Our Alternatives to Jail funding area will open in March 2026.
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Applicant seekers must be located and/or offer services in Denver and to Denver residents Nonprofit organizations designated by the IRS as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), or under other sections of the code or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity Faith-based organizations designated by the IRS as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, if all Foundation grant funds are used for non-religious purposes Any Indian or Native American entity Government-supported entities, including schools, museums or libraries, and City and County of Denver agencies Grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, or private foundations Annual appeals, membership drives, underwriting, or fundraising events Fellowships or scholarships Programs that require participation or membership in a certain religion or seek to advance a particular religious faith or belief Review the general criteria, our current Call for Proposals, and specific funding area requirements to see if you’re eligible.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Denver residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Caring For Denver Grants – Alternatives to Jail is funded by Caring for Denver Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Youth priority area grants (focus on trauma-informed care) is sponsored by Caring for Denver Foundation. These grants prioritize trauma-informed care for youth facing significant barriers, such as violence, housing instability, and systemic inequities, while expanding access to culturally affirming, supportive community spaces. The goal is to provide proactive, personalized care that affirms Denver's youth while uplifting the families and communities who support them. These grants are designed to serve youth who are disproportionately impacted by systemic barriers, such as youth impacted by trauma and violence, youth experiencing housing insecurity, youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, girls and young women, and other underserved communities.
Youth Grant Program is sponsored by Caring for Denver Foundation. This program invests in youth-focused organizations to increase access and strengthen the network of community organizations dedicated to improving mental health and substance misuse care for young people across Denver. It prioritizes trauma-informed care for youth facing significant barriers, such as violence, housing instability, and systemic inequities, and expands access to culturally affirming, supportive community spaces.