Check out resources, tools and opportunities for Colorado grant writing, nonprofit capacity building, and organization support.
2025 Foundation Giving in Colorado Report
El Pomar Foundation presents the 2025 Foundation Giving in Colorado Report. This report includes an in-depth analysis and comprehensive overview of the current impact of foundation giving throughout Colorado by region, funder and nonprofit.
The report provides an overview of Colorado funding from 2019 to 2023 and allows individuals, nonprofits, and foundations to identify areas for increased outreach, education, and opportunities to leverage impact.
Colorado Common Grant Application Forms
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.
Community Resource Center Training
View Upcoming CRC trainings at: Upcoming Training Events – CRC America. In addition to publishing the Colorado Grants Guide®, CRC trains nonprofit professionals across Colorado in grant seeking, writing, and reporting.
Funder Connection events are FREE for subscribers to the grants guide so contact guide@crcamerica.org to get your free access code before registering!
Grant Professionals Association – Colorado Chapter
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/.
Rural Action Network Events
In 2026, CRC will host Rural Philanthropy Days 2026® in the Northeast and Heart of Colorado regions, facilitate four Virtual Funder Roundtables across other regions, and in-person capacity building support in the San Juan and Northwest.
Capital Projects Guide
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.
Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado
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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