Prosperity Denver Fund

Prosperity Denver Fund is sponsored by Prosperity Denver Fund. Provides funding to local nonprofits supporting Denver students in high school, college, or career training through apprenticeship and credential programs.

Education & Career Pathways For Young People in Denver. 1. A small Denver sales tax funds Prosperity Denver.

2. Nonprofits support students on their journeys past high school. 3.

Prosperity Denver funds these nonprofits based on student success. 4. Nonprofits fund more students on their journeys.

5. The cycle continues! Together, we fund Denver's future for generations to come.

Prosperity Denver Fund believes in the promise of education to build a prosperous future for our city. In 2018, the people of Denver passed a ballot initiative that has since empowered us to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of students.

Thanks to this support from Denver taxpayers, we fund local nonprofits with dollars that multiply their ability to help students succeed in high school, pursue college, or engage in career training through apprenticeship and credential programs. With over $65 million distributed and 63,713 students supported, Prosperity Denver is proud to be a unique model in the country.

We believe that access to educational opportunities is essential for Denver students to build careers, contribute to the local economy, and thrive in the city they call home. Together, we ensure Denver prospers now and for generations to come. College & Technical School Scholarships Credentials and Apprenticeships 63,713 Young People Served.

Since 2018, Prosperity Denver has received ~one penny for every $10 spent in Denver. With this money, we’ve supported 63,713 Denver students in their education by reimbursing $65 million to partner organizations that provide high school support programs, college and technical school scholarships, and career training in apprenticeships and credentials. Learn how we’re investing in Denver students while strengthening our city.

Explore education and career training opportunities by connecting with our partner organizations. Reach out to Prosperity Denver to receive reimbursement for your organization’s student support services. Learn how Prosperity Denver is making an impact to help students, partner organizations, and Denver succeed.

Building a Foundation for Opportunity Prosperity Partner: PlatteForum Empowers Denver Youth Through Art and Opportunity Bucket List Community News: How Denver Sales Tax Dollars are Helping Students Enter the Trades CBS News: Mitigation with Yet Another Purpose: Training Future Firefighters in Colorado The Colorado Sun: Opinion: If Done Right, New Colorado Legislation will Help Reimagine State’s Workforce Preparation So, What Exactly is Prosperity Denver Fund?

Prosperity Partner: Ednium: The Alumni Collective CBS News: Colorado Sheet Metal Apprentices Seek to Fill Gaps in Trade Field, Nonprofit Supports their Education Rise Report: Prosperity Denver Fund Awards $630K to Expand College, Credential, and Apprenticeship Access Denver Business Journal: Rebecca Arno of Prosperity Denver Fund Revealed as a 2026 Outstanding Women in Business Winner Prosperity Partner: Puksta Foundation Supporting Scholars and Their Impact Prosperity Denver Fund Announces $630K in Spring Funding to Expand Access to College, Credentials and Apprenticeships Denver7: Change Taking Root in West Denver Neighborhoods as Nonprofit Plants Trees for Neighbors Celebrating Apprenticeships Prosperity Partner: GRID Alternatives Energizing the Community Announcing Rebecca Arno of Prosperity Denver Fund as a 2026 Colorado Titan 100 Recipient Prosperity Partner: Colorado Women's Education Foundation Investing in Women Urban Spectrum: Providing Denver’s Black Youth with a Vision of Their Future Black History Month: Celebrating the Work of Our Partners Prosperity Partner: TechNation Shares How Prosperity Denver is Making an Impact New Year : Connecting with City Leadership 9News Colorado & Company: Learn about Mentoring Month Urban Spectrum: Providing Pathways to help Denver Students Succeed Spring Distribution will be Here Soon!

Prosperity Denver Fund Powers Education Opportunities for Thousands of Denver Students with Record-Breaking $16. 6M Investment Welcome to Fall Distribution! A Fresh Start to School & Fall Distribution