Nonprofit Grants
2025 DCCF Impact Grant Cycle 2 (CLOSED)
The Douglas County Community Foundation's mission is to provide leadership and responsible stewardship of philanthropic resources to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of every resident in Douglas County. Our Impact Grants are meant to support nonprofits in our community creating lasting change through their mission, programs, and projects. Grant levels range from $2,500-$10,000 and are not guaranteed. Applicants may apply for a variety of programs/projects (we ask that support of general operating costs, salaries, and stipends for professional services not be included), with DCCF weighing those that meet the Board's priority area of mental health.
- Application open date: July 7th, 2025
- Application close date: July 27th, 2025 11pm MDT
- Grant award notifications and fund distribution: August 2025
If you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standings, registered in the state of Colorado, and providing significant services in Douglas County, you can apply for funding HERE.
2025 Douglas County Philip S. Miller Competitive Grants (OPEN)
- Total grants dollars: $195,000
- Grant sizes: $5,000 $7,500 $10,000
- Application open date: September 26, 2025
- Application close date: October 26, 2025 11pm MST
- Grant award and fund distribution: December 2025
If you are a 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 in good standings, registered in the state of Colorado, and providing significant services in Douglas County Colorado, you can apply for future funding HERE.
Region 12 Opioid Abatement Council Emergency Fund (OPEN)
Organizations must demonstrate that their primary mission or a significant part of their work focuses on opioid and substance use disorder prevention (OUD/SUD), intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction. In order to qualify for funding, you need to demonstrate mission alignment or a specific program within your organization for serving people with OUD/SUD. This funding is also intended to support OUD/SUD serving organizations experiencing financial hardship.
Examples of Qualified Emergencies: Budget shortfalls due to unexpected expenses or revenue loss - Delays or changes in funding priorities, - Elimination in expected grant funding or changes in availability of federal or state funding - Disruption in business operations due to unexpected loss of staff - Natural disaster, floods or fires - Drastic changes in rent - Increased demand for services due to a crisis or change in the behavioral health landscape in the community - Surge or change in overdose cases - Closing of partner organizations doing similar work - Emerging need due to landscape change like trainings or certifications, etc.
- Total grants dollars available: $400,000
- Grant sizes: $20,000 - $100,000
- Rolling Application Open
- Grant award and fund distribution: Within 2 weeks
Find the Application HERE. If you have any questions please reach out to kirsten@dccf.org.
