The community foundation awards $64,775 in funding to community partners serving Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and Veteran communities View a downloadable press release HERE BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 10, 2025 – Community Foundation Boulder County announced today the 2025...
Solicitud Para Propuestas: Fondos de equidad 2024 en español aquí OverviewOur Equity Funds are a set of discretionary grantmaking funds of Community Foundation Boulder County addressing needs throughout Boulder County.Equity Funds: BRAVO Fund | Open Door...
Firehouse Art Center is a hub for art in Longmont, Colorado. The art center, located in a historic firehouse, hosts exhibits, classes, and other programing for artists and art enthusiasts in the Longmont area. Among other core values, the Firehouse Art Center holds...
This month on A Public Affair, we discuss the landscape of equity-based philanthropy, the national conversation around the legality of equity-based grants, and the local implications for Colorado organizations. Tune in to hear from Ben McDearmon, Director of Legal...
Community Foundation Boulder County recently hosted a webinar on our Community Trust and Equity Funds grantmaking process. The webinar included a short presentation and Q&A with the community foundation's CEO Tatiana Hernandez, our Vice President of Programs Sarah...
More than $75,000 in funding will be awarded to community partners serving Boulder County’s Latino, LGBTQ+ and veteran communities BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 06, 2023 -- Community Foundation Boulder County announced the 2023 grant recipients of the foundation’s BRAVO, Open...
Since 1996 the Community Foundation has been committed to supporting the safety and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to incredible leadership of people including Josie Heath, Margaret Katz, Jo Arnold, and Bob Morehouse – the Open Door Fund built a...
The grant, the largest in CFBC’s Open Door Fund’s history, will support safe spaces for Boulder County’s LGBTQ+ community BOULDER, Colo., March 09, 2023 -- Community Foundation Boulder County, the county’s philanthropic partner of more than 30 years, has announced...
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, we checked in with a handful of the most recent grantees of Community Foundation Boulder County’s Open Door Fund. Read on for updates from OASOS, Open Studies, and Rainbow Elders. Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, we checked in with a...
This October 31, Out Boulder County, in partnership with Community Foundation Boulder County's Open Door Fund, is honored to continue producing the one-of-a-kind Gayla event supporting our LGBTQ+ world and those who love us. The Gayla is different this year, but Pride...
Due July 10, we're seeking proposals for programs that enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ people and their allies. The Open Door Fund, a permanent endowment of Community Foundation Boulder County, supports the Boulder County community by raising money and distributing...
On this day of celebration of Juneteenth, your Community Foundation Boulder County must acknowledge this week's two significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Dear Friends, On this day of celebration of Juneteenth, your Community Foundation Boulder...
This year, for the first time, the Community Foundation is partnering with Out Boulder County to host “The Gayla.” The evolution of the foundation’s annual Open Door Fund dinners, “The Gayla” will benefit LGBTQ+ programs of Out Boulder County, in addition to a host of...
“It’s about speaking up on behalf of those who – historically – haven’t had a voice, and who need a champion. It’s about setting an example and inspiring the next generation of LGBTQ+ activists." On April 20, Community Foundation Boulder County and Out Boulder County...
“We’re committed to building an internal culture where all employees feel welcome, and are valued for their diverse perspectives and contributions.” On April 20, Community Foundation Boulder County and Out Boulder County are partnering to host “The Gayla” – the...
We are proud to announce that the Community Foundation is partnering with Out Boulder County in the coming year to host “The Gayla” — the evolution of the annual Open Door Fund dinner. This year’s event will benefit LGBTQ programs of Out Boulder County in addition to...
“The Open Door Fund is a really amazing fit for Boulder County to strengthen the resiliency of our LGBTQ population, and our community overall.” For many years, the Open Door Fund of Community Foundation Boulder County hosted the annual Open Door Fund Dinner. This...
“ODF is interested in supporting new and emerging ideas, especially those that contribute to systemic change. Most recently, the fund also emphasizes intersectionality, and we always encourage smaller, grassroots nonprofits to apply.” Community Foundation Boulder...
"To remain a viable contributor to efforts that support our LGBTQ friends – especially in these times of controversy – we must not rest on our laurels, but continue to grow support." Since 1996, Community Foundation Boulder County has stood with our LGBTQ – lesbian,...
In light of the recent Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruling, our radio show this month focused on the effects of the ruling, the persistent challenges faced by our LGBTQ community, and how to better support marginalized family members,...