Funding Opportunities
Founded on a tradition of philanthropy, we strive to create positive, sustainable, systemic change for our community.
Open Opportunities
Jewish Life
Description: To support organizations and programs that strengthen the vibrancy, sustainability, safety and security of a joy-filled local Jewish community. Grants may be structured as programmatic grants, and in some cases, general operating support may be considered. Requests should advance at least one of the following priorities:
- Support for Jewish organizations to be sustainable and impactful with the resources and capacity to best serve the Jewish community
- Programs and projects that provide diverse, relevant and joyful ways for community members to connect with their identity and engage in Jewish life
- Efforts to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of the local Jewish community and its institutions
Timeline: Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 4, 2026. Notifications about grant decisions will be sent via email by May 31, 2026.
Grant Amounts: Grant requests should generally not exceed 15 percent of the current year’s operating budget.
Additional Information: Please view the Request for Proposals to see a preview of the full grant application, including additional details about eligibility, outcomes and evaluation.
Newcomers Fund
Established in December 2022, the Newcomers Fund provides grants to nonprofits that are meeting the vital needs of immigrants in our community, including temporary and permanent housing, basic needs, and health and mental health support. Administered by Rose Community Foundation, the Fund is led by a steering committee that includes representatives from the City and County of Denver, the State of Colorado, The Denver Foundation, Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, and Mile High United Way.
The Newcomers Fund Steering Committee is currently prioritizing support for organizations that provide access to immigration legal services, know your rights trainings and family preparedness programming, narrative change on the topic of immigration, and continuity of supports for previously ORR-eligible refugee populations and other immigrant populations that have lost access to services.
To apply, please create an account or log in to your Rose Community Foundation’s online grants portal and select the Newcomers Fund opportunity.
2026 Grantmaking
Geographic Funding Area
We envision a thriving Greater Denver region, strengthened by its diversity and generosity. Our approach includes programmatic grant support, policy and advocacy work, proactive responses to emerging issues and opportunities, and donor engagement.
2026 grantmaking strategies are under development, with details available in March. To be notified of future funding opportunities, please sign up for communications here.
We accept applications for programs that serve the seven-county Greater Denver community of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties. Programs with a broader geographic focus may apply, however, the application must address the program’s relevance to and impact on people living within these seven counties.
Grants Portal
The grants portal allows organizations to manage their application to, or grant from, Rose Community Foundation. All applications and associated documentation (grant reports, proof of matching funds, etc.) need to be accessed, completed and submitted through the online portal.
To be notified about open funding opportunities, please sign up here.