Check out resources, tools and opportunities for Colorado grant writing, nonprofit capacity building, and organization support.
El Pomar Foundation presents the 2024 Foundation Giving in Colorado Report. CRC has partnered with El Pomar to collect grantmaking data from statewide funders since 2013. This report includes an in-depth analysis and comprehensive overview of the current impact of foundation giving throughout Colorado along with patterns, disparities, and more.
The report provides an overview of Colorado funding from 2018 to 2022 and allows individuals, nonprofits, and foundations to identify areas for increased outreach, education, and opportunities to leverage impact.
The Colorado Common Grant Application and Common Grant Report allow Colorado grantmakers and grantseekers to work from a common set of questions that reinforce solid nonprofit practices. At the same time, the CGA and CGR save grantseekers time and effort by enabling them to use a single form for many different applications and reports. Please be aware that grantmakers may accept one of these forms but not all three. Learn which grantmakers accept which form(s).
The Colorado Common Grant Application and Report are excellent teaching tools that outline the critical components of a competitive grant proposal. CRC offers a variety of trainings that focus on using the CGA and CGR for your organization’s fund development needs.
In addition to publishing the Colorado Grants Guide®, CRC trains nonprofit professionals across Colorado in grant seeking, writing, and reporting.
- MAY Funder Connection with the Community Foundation Panel on May 22nd at 10:30am – Noon. Learn the important role of Community Foundations and their funding initiatives!
- June Funder Connection with Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) on June 12, 2025 at 10:30am. Learn how Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) grants and programs fund the Arts, creative businesses and organizations in CO. In addition, learn more about CCI’s community development grant programs.
Funder Connection events are FREE for subscribers to the grants guide so contact guide@crcamerica.org to get your free access code before registering!
The Colorado Chapter of the GPA provides opportunities for professional development and networking. To join the Chapter you must first join the GPA and then join the local Colorado Chapter ($25). For more information visit https://www.coloradogpa.org/.
Community Resource Center Is pausing Rural Philanthropy Days® for the 2025 calendar year and will instead conduct a state-wide listening tour called “Regional Convenings” in all 8 regions. To ensure the long-term viability of the program and continue to develop and strengthen rural leaders and nonprofits, we are investing in the convenings to coincide with organizational strategic planning.
These convenings allow us to re-engage in the same way across all 8 regions to understand current and emerging concerns and needs across the state. CRC’s Rural Action Network has a number of convenings and Virtual Funder Roundtable events in 2025:
The Gates Family Foundation publishes a Capital Projects Guide which helps nonprofits planning a Capital campaign. The guide includes helps with planning & budgeting, financing & fundraising, design & construction, communications and staff & board. View the guide here: Capital Projects Guide.
Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado (now in its 4th edition) is the comprehensive resource for all things nonprofit. This guidebook was developed by Colorado nonprofits for Colorado nonprofits and covers everything from completing the 990 form to fundraising to governance.
Members of the Colorado Nonprofits Assocation also receive a discount to the Colorado Grants Guide. Contact guide@crcamerica.org for more information on the discount.
Nonprofit Start-Up Resources
The six steps to the Nonprofit Organization 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Process, The “Start Up for Success” workbook, Form 1023 Assistance, and more.
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