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Learn About GrantsCollaboration Grants support Boulder County nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects in assessing the feasibility of or establishing collaborations that strengthen capacity and result in more efficient use of resources to assist nonprofits in meeting their mission and responding to community needs.
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Dec 31, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The Veterans Fund supports Boulder County Veterans and their families by raising money and distributing grants to community partners to create, sustain, or expand programs and projects for Veterans.
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Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The Open Door Fund supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals and allies in Boulder County.
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Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
The BRAVO Fund aims to improve the quality of life for Latino communities throughout Boulder County.
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Sep 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
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We nurture and activate the ideas, generosity, and leadership of the community to galvanize resources and support equitable solutions for all who live and work in Boulder County.
Since 1991, Community Foundation Boulder County has worked with donors, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community members to meet the evolving needs of our community.
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Estate planning: More Than Just a Will
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up from October 19 through 25. This comes on the heels of August’s Make-A-Will Month. A reminder to “make a will” is good advice, of course, but a thoughtful estate plan usually involves much more than a single document. And if charitable giving is important to you, making […]
2026 Community Leadership Awards
Every year, we honor local community members making an impact across Boulder County through our Community Leadership Awards. These individuals embody leadership in all its forms, including exceptional volunteerism, advocacy on behalf of immigrants, gifts of time, treasure, and talent, and tenacious nonprofit leadership. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Community Leadership Award recipients: • Pat Shoemaker Volunteer Award: Ann Morales • Nino Gallo Leadership […]
A Public Affair on KGNU: Local Elections with Boulder County Clerk & Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick
This month, on KGNU’s A Public Affair with Community Foundation Boulder County, Carey is joined in KGNU’s new studio by Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, Molly Fitzpatrick. Together they talk about local elections, the Clerk & Recorder’s role in running Boulder County’s elections, and how the process works. They also discuss ways community members can […]
Community Foundation Boulder County and Boulder County Arts Alliance open Request for Proposals (RFP) for Boulder B-Sides Project
Pop-up art program will activate vacant storefronts and unexpected spaces during the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Download the full press release here >> BOULDER, Colo., Sept 18, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County, in partnership with Boulder County Arts Alliance and the City of Boulder, is inviting local artists and arts organizations to apply for […]
Grantee Spotlight: Nepali Jatra
For the past five years, Nepali Jatra has been creating opportunities for people across Boulder County to experience, celebrate, and connect through Nepali arts and culture. Through music, dance, food, art, traditions, and other forms of artistic expression, Nepali Jatra celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Nepal while creating space for the broader community to learn and participate. At […]
