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The community foundation awards $80,250 in funding to community partners serving Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 13, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County announced today the 2026 grant recipients of the foundation’s three Equity Funds, including the BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Funds. This year’s 25 grantees, selected by community volunteers, will receive a combined total of $80,250 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.
“Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+, and Veteran communities face systemic barriers and emerging challenges every day,” says Tatiana Hernandez, CEO of Community Foundation Boulder County. “Through the work of our equity funds, we aim to support the organizations that serve these communities ensuring we remain a strong, resilient community where everyone can thrive.”
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.
“We continue to see shifts in funding and programs that impact our Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities. It’s more important than ever to partner with nonprofits supporting equity in Boulder County,” says Harrison. “We’re grateful for our committed volunteers serving on the BRAVO, Open Door and Veterans Fund committees, and for the knowledge and care they bring to the grant review process. Together, we’re proud 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.
2026 Equity Fund Grantees
BRAVO Fund Grantees – $21,750
- Boulder County Latina League – $3,750
- Boulder Food Rescue – $2,500
- Brújula Comunitaria – $2,000
- Longmont Food Rescue – $2,500
- Longmont Latinx Voices – $3,500
- Open Door – $2,000
- Valmont Community Commission –$3,500
Open Door Fund Grantees – $46,500
- Boulder County AIDS Project – $6,000
- Boulder Valley Health Center –$3,000
- Camp Indigo – $7,500
- Dancin’ Divas – $1,000
- Firehouse Art Center – $2,000
- Monarch High School – $2,000
- PHNX Collective – $10,000
- Queer Asterisk – $5,000
- Rocky Mountain Equality – $10,000
Veterans Fund Grantees – $12,000
- A Way Forward – $2,000
- Adaptive Adventures – $1,500
- Cultivate – $1,500
- Fireside Ink Writers Workshop – $1,500
- Medicine Horse – $1,000
- Qualified Listeners – $1,500
- 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 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 $200 million since 2001.
