1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsPayroll Department Grant is sponsored by Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. Supports human and social service organizations, including those assisting refugees, in Southwest Colorado.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Payroll Department’s Pitch Palooza – Community Foundation Serving SW CO Hit enter to search or ESC to close Application will open: September 29 Application will close: October 20 Top three announced: Early November Pitch Palooza: November 18 Payroll Department’s Pitch Palooza The Payroll Department strategically designates a portion of its nonprofit giving in La Plata County through an exciting new grant opportunity managed by the Community Foundation serving SW Colorado.
The Payroll Department will invite staff and clients to participate in this fun, philanthropic event where three nonprofits will be selected to deliver their pitch to a crowd of community-minded individuals. Attendees will vote for their favorite pitch and awards will be granted for first, second, and third place.
The Payroll Department is offering grants for three La Plata County organizations that support efforts in one of these areas: The Payroll Department will commit to a baseline donation amount of: First place prize – $8,500 base amount Second place prize – $6,500 base amount Third place prize – $4,500 base amount Payroll clients and staff will receive one voting chip when they arrive at the Pitch Palooza event.
They have the option to purchase additional voting chips which will contribute to the overall pot and increase grant amounts. This event will also provide nonprofits with deeper exposure to the business community and potential supporters.
This is not a general operations grant, but rather, the Payroll Department is especially interested in supporting programs or collaborations that further a nonprofit’s mission and may need a boost while the organization secures sustainable funding. The Payroll Department focuses this funding opportunity on established nonprofits.
Ideal applicants are seeking long-term funding for an expansion of program services that will support Southwest Colorado in a meaningful way. Your organization must be a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization or be a project or organization under the fiscal agency of a 501(c)(3) organization. Your organization must support La Plata County efforts in youth, environment, or human services.
This grant requires grantees to participate in the Pitch Palooza event. The top three nonprofits selected by the Payroll team will be invited to share a five-minute pitch and five-minute Q&A in front of clients and staff who will vote for the best pitch. You do not have to be a client of the Payroll Department to be considered for the grant.
Past grantees from 2022, 2023 and 2024 are not eligible to apply again. Grantees from 2021 and earlier are eligible. The application period has closed.
Community Emergency Assistance Coalition (CEAC), 2015 The Garden Project of SW CO, 2015 Alternative Horizons, 2016 Bear Smart’s Fruit Gleaning Program, 2017 La Plata Youth Services, 2018 La Plata Family Centers Coalition, 2018 Be Frank Foundation, 2019 Sexual Assault Awareness Organization, 2019 San Juan Mountains Association, 2020 The Grief Center of SW CO, 2020 Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County, 2021 Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, 2021 Durango Education Foundation, 2022 Oak Tree Youth Resources, 2022 Southwest Conservation Corps, 2022 Community Emergency Assistance Coalition (CEAC), 2023 Southwest Conservation Corps Four Corners rainbow youth There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.
Marley, 2026 CAUSE Intern, on Her Experience What a Month Working for a Durango Nonprofit Taught Me about My Community and Myself By Marley Huwer Real work experience is getting harder and harder to come by… Q1 SPUR Fund: Supporting Summer Programs for Working Families Q1 SPUR Fund: Supporting Summer Programs for Working Families The Community Foundation is proud to enter its second year of the SPUR Fund program, providing unsolicited grants given quarterly to… Pagosa’s 100+ Women Who Care The Community Foundation is excited to bring a new giving circle opportunity to Pagosa Springs!
This is open to any woman who wants to support the nonprofits of Archuleta County… director@swcommunityfoundation. org This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. County Nonprofit Serves (Required) Payroll Department’s Pitch Palooza Upcoming Professional Development Making a Difference Speaker Series Community Emergency Relief Fund What Is A Community Foundation Annual Reports & Financials
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Southwest Colorado. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $12,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Payroll Department Grant is funded by Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
CAUSE High School Internship & Nonprofit Grant is sponsored by Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. This program offers a paid summer internship for high school students, benefiting Durango-area nonprofits. Nonprofits host a high school intern for four weeks in June, who will assist with office tasks and social media marketing. Nonprofits also receive an operational grant and marketing assets. The program includes local marketing professionals as mentors for the students. Nonprofits are expected to provide an engaging professional work environment where interns learn professionalism and office skills. The Community Foundation pays the student interns. To be eligible, nonprofits must be located in Durango, Colorado and be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3).
A Taste of the Nonprofit Sector Grant is a program from Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado that awards $2,500 grants to 10 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado. In addition to the cash grant, selected organizations gain visibility by volunteering at the Durango Wine Experience, the Community Foundation's largest annual fundraiser. Grant requirements include providing four volunteers for four hours each day at the DWE Walkabout (Friday) and Grand Tasting (Saturday); volunteers assist wine vendors, greet guests, and represent their organization. Organizations may bring marketing materials and are encouraged to wear branded attire. Volunteers must be able to stand, walk, and carry approximately 15 pounds. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Southwest Colorado. Applications typically close in February.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
On June 2, 2026, the Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation selected two demonstration-scale facilities — Phoenix Tailings (with MIT and the University of Minnesota) for $66 million, and the Colorado School of Mines (with ElementUSA, PNNL, Principal Mineral, and Rare Earth Technologies Inc.) for the balance — under the Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility Program. Both projects pull rare earths from industrial waste — red mud at the Gramercy refinery in Louisiana, and a mix of mine and refining tailings elsewhere. Here is what the selections tell researchers, small businesses, and downstream magnet customers about where DOE thinks the chokepoint actually is, and what to do before the next demonstration-scale solicitation opens.
Read articleThree jurisdictions passed laws letting nonprofits get up to 25-50% of grant awards upfront instead of waiting months for reimbursement. The national implications.
Read article