The community foundation awards $64,775 in funding to community partners serving Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 10, 2025 – Community Foundation Boulder County announced today the 2025 grant recipients of the foundation’s three Equity Funds, including the BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Funds. This year’s 23 grantees, selected by community volunteers, will receive a combined total of $64,775 to support Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities.
Aimed at improving the quality of life for Latino communities, enhancing the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people and allies, and supporting Boulder County Veterans and their families, the BRAVO Fund, Open Door Fund and Veterans Fund, make up the foundation’s Equity Funds. The Equity Funds are all grantmaking funds of Community Foundation Boulder County.
“Community Foundation Boulder County’s work is rooted in creating a strong, resilient community where everyone can thrive,” says Tatiana Hernandez, CEO of Community Foundation Boulder County. “Our Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities are facing systemic, chronic, and emerging challenges. Through the work of these Equity Funds, we strive to identify and support community-driven solutions to those challenges.
Sarah Harrison, vice president of programs at Community Foundation Boulder County, says we can’t be taking the work nonprofits do to support these communities for granted.
“As we see shifts in funding and programs it’s critical that we continue to partner with nonprofits supporting our Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities,” say Harrison. “We’re proud to work alongside knowledgeable volunteers serving on the BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Fund committees to support organizations providing vital services across Boulder County.
To learn more about the BRAVO Fund, Open Door Fund or Veterans Fund, visit commfound.org/grants.
2025 Equity Fund Grantees
BRAVO Fund Grantees – $6,250
- Boulder Food Rescue – $1,000
- El Comité de Longmont – $1,000
- Espacios para Jóvenes – $1,000
- Immigrant Legal Center of Boulder County – $1,250
- Padres Involucrados en la Educación – $1,000
- YWCA Boulder County – $1,000
Open Door Fund Grantees – $47,275
- Boulder County AIDS Project – $7,500
- Boulder County Area Agency on Aging – $5,000
- Boulder County Public Health OASOS Program – $4,750
- Dancin’ Divas – $1,000
- Indigenous People’s Community Church – $4,000
- Local Theater Company – $2,500
- Lyons Pride – $1,275
- Queer Asterisk – $5,000
- Rise Against Suicide – $2,500
- Rocky Mountain Equality – $10,000
- Camp Indigo – $3,750
Veterans Fund Grantees – $11,250
- A Way Forward – $2,000
- Cultivate – $2,125
- Focus Reentry – $2,000
- Qualified Listeners – $2,125
- TRU Community Care – $2,000
- Veterans Community Project $1,000
About the BRAVO Fund
The BRAVO Fund (Building Resiliency through Active Voices and Opportunities) aims to improve the quality of life for Latino communities throughout Boulder County. BRAVO engages donors in philanthropy with the purpose of building resiliency through active voices and opportunities. The BRAVO Fund supports the Latino community in Boulder County by raising money and distributing grants.
The mission of the BRAVO Fund is to:
- Promote social justice.
- Strengthen opportunities for Latino leadership.
- Empower Latinos to engage in philanthropy that benefits their own communities.
About the Open Door Fund
The Open Door Fund supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals and allies in Boulder County.
The mission of the Open Door Fund is to:
- Support the strengths and needs of LGBTQ+ people in Boulder County.
- Build the LGBTQ+ community.
- Foster collaboration and dialogue between the LGBTQ+ population and the broader community.
- Provide a source of support for organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community.
About the Veterans Fund
The Veterans Fund supports our community by raising money and distributing grants for programs that enhance the lives of its Veterans and their families.
The mission of the Veterans Fund is to:
- Support the strengths and meet the needs of Veterans, transitioning service members and their families in Boulder County.
- Build community around and among Veterans.
- Foster education about Veterans’ issues and dialogue between Veterans and the community.
- Provide a source of support for organizations serving the Veteran community.
About Community Foundation Boulder County
Vision:
Community Foundation Boulder County envisions a thriving, equitable, and inclusive community that collaborates to ensure everyone in Boulder County experiences a life of opportunity and fulfillment.
Mission:
Community Foundation Boulder County nurtures and activates the ideas, generosity and leadership of the community to galvanize resources and support equitable solutions for all who live or work in Boulder County.
History:
Since 1991, Community Foundation Boulder County has worked with donors, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community members to meet the evolving needs of the Boulder County community. The foundation has given out over $185 million since 2001.
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