To ensure we are bringing health in reach for all Coloradans in communities across our state, the Foundation funds impactful work – including promising programs or projects, innovative ideas and policy advocacy – that aligns with our focus areas and cross-cutting efforts. Staff will be working remotely and business will be conducted virtually. Get to know the Colorado Health Foundation by exploring who we are, what we do, meeting our team and catching up on the latest news from across the state. Learn more about our funding types and our open funding. The Colorado Health Foundation takes a multifaceted approach to health by investing in nonprofits, communities and the public and private sectors that matter most to improving health and health equity. Grants Portal Please note: Our physical office building is closed due to the evolving public health threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). We’re here to talk through your ideas and encourage you to connect with us before applying for funding. We support impactful work in and across four focus areas that are critical to improving health in Colorado, including: In order to have the greatest impact on the health and wellness of all Coloradans, we proudly support our private sector partners through program-related investments (PRI). Learn more. PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted in advance of grant deadlines (Feb. 15, June 15 and Oct. 15) will not be reviewed until after the grant deadline has passed. Applications for rapid response funding do not have a deadline and are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications for our funding opportunities and responsive grant program are open for each grant deadline – Feb. 15, June 15 and Oct. 15 – while applications for rapid response funding are accepted on a rolling basis. Staff will be working remotely and business will be conducted virtually. We understand many of our grantees, partners and other organizations across the state are affected by and responding to the pandemic. Applicants will be required to address detailed criteria specific to that funding opportunity. Staff will be working remotely and business will be conducted virtually. The initiatives supported by our focus areas are having a real impact on bringing health in reach for all Coloradans. Grant size (amount approved) varies significantly. Funding Opportunity: Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregiver Supports, Funding Opportunity: Supporting Coloradans in Recovery through Nonclinical Programs. When you find a grant you want to apply for, the next step is to complete an online application. Get to know the Colorado Health Foundation by exploring who we are, what we do, meeting our team and catching up on the latest news from across the state. Our funding focuses on serving populations whose health needs are not being met due to income, age, race, ethnicity, geography or other barriers. Grant funding is highly competitive within the pool of applicants for each individual funding opportunity. A program officer will be in touch to discuss your proposal or to ask questions. We believe that health is a basic human right and are bringing health in reach for all Coloradans by engaging closely with communities across the state through investing, policy advocacy, learning and capacity building. Before applying for funding, we encourage you to connect with your program officer (find them under “Philanthropy”) or funding@coloradohealth.org if you’re unsure who yours is. PLEASE NOTE: The Colorado Health Foundation transitioned to a new grants management system in spring 2018. How do we do it? Our rapid response funding supports short-term advocacy initiatives. Our grant funding is designed to offer flexibility to applicants seeking funding to support the work of their organization. We make grants through three funding types: funding opportunities, responsive grants program and rapid response funding. In general, Colorado Springs Health Foundation will consider all types of grant requests (general operating, program, capital, capacity-building/technical assistance, etc.). You can also view our funding calendar for a list of available funding. We support nonprofits and private sector companies in their charitable or mission-related activities with financial returns that are secondary and below market. Contact us. The Foundation make grants through our funding opportunities, responsive grants program and rapid response funding. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We actively engage with a robust network of private, government, philanthropic and nonprofit entities. If you would like to see what the application looks like ahead of applying, review the sample standard application and rapid response application. Questions? Organizations like yours and individuals like you are the key to a healthier Colorado for its people and communities. if you’re unsure who yours is. The Groundwork for Funding To ensure we are bringing health in reach for all Coloradans in communities across our state, the Foundation funds impactful work – including promising programs or projects, innovative ideas and policy advocacy – that aligns with our focus areas and cross-cutting efforts. Please take a look at our FAQs for grantees and view other resources to learn more and find emergency funding. Contact us or reference our COVID-19 resource page. Review the step-by-step guide below: Questions about the grantmaking process? Please note: Our physical office building is closed due to the evolving public health threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). Have questions? Our responsive grants program is dedicated to giving communities an opportunity to shift the way they address long-standing community needs through innovative solutions, ambitious expansion of successful programs or the adaptation and deployment of approaches backed by credible evidence of impact. Every day, our grantees and partners are breaking through barriers that prevent the most vulnerable Coloradans from being healthy. Every day, our grantees and partners are breaking through barriers that prevent the most vulnerable Coloradans from being healthy. There is no deadline for rapid response grants. : Applications submitted in advance of grant deadlines (Feb. 15, June 15 and Oct. 15) will not be reviewed until after the grant deadline has passed. Insights and ideas from those efforts give us a deeper understanding into the state of health in Colorado. Questions? Together, we are elevating health innovation engagement, grants and ecosystem development activities. Staff will be working remotely and business will be conducted virtually. In 2015, we set guidelines to ensure that an organization is not excessively dependent on Foundation funding. Staff will be working remotely and business will be conducted virtually.