Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado

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Black Hills Energy charitable contributions and sponsorships

Black Hills Energy (Black Hills Corp.)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 7 states: AR, CO, IA, KS, NE, SD, WY

Black Hills Energy's Charitable Giving Program awards contributions and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations and schools or school districts in its service territory for thriving communities (basic needs, housing, childcare, first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring), and the Black Hills Corp. Foundation separately awards about $100,000 in grants each quarter for projects such as trails, parks, community centers and disaster relief. Applicants register in NPOconnect and apply through their state's portal at least six months before their event; decisions take up to 120 days.

What you get: Amount not stated (Foundation awards about $100,000 in grants per quarter)
Who qualifies: 501(c)(3) organization or a school or school district in or serving Black Hills Energy's service territory (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming application portals)
Request aligns with thriving communities, conservation or future leaders
Not funded: individuals or single families or teams, most runs, walks and tournaments, regional or national groups without a local chapter, single-disease causes, political causes
How to apply: Create or update your organization's NPOconnect profile (IRS status verification)
Select your state on the request page and complete the application at least six months before your event
Allow up to 120 days for a decision; contact your state's Public Affairs representative with questions

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King Arthur Baking Community Grants

King Arthur Baking CompanyFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 7 states: CO, DC, MD, VA, NH, VT, WA

King Arthur Baking's Community Grants Program gives $500 to $5,000 in project-based funding to grassroots, community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing food access and food justice in regions near its baking centers and retail presence. Applications are open on Submittable and grants are awarded quarterly.

What you get: $500 to $5,000
Who qualifies: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (exceptions rarely considered)
Projects must serve communities in Colorado; the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia; New Hampshire and Vermont; or Washington
Grassroots, community-led organizations working to remove systemic barriers to food access
One proposal per organization per fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
Not funded: fundraisers and events, general operating support, individuals, schools/PTOs, government agencies, religious programming, capital campaigns, debt reduction, media projects
How to apply: Create a free Submittable account
Complete the Community Grant Application on King Arthur Baking's Submittable page
Grants are awarded quarterly on September 15, December 15, March 15 and June 15

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King Arthur Baking Local In-Kind Donations

King Arthur Baking CompanyFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 4 states: CO, VT, NH, VA

King Arthur Baking donates ingredients and tools to 501(c)(3) nonprofits fighting hunger and food insecurity or addressing environmental issues in its local communities in Colorado, Vermont, New Hampshire and Virginia. Donations are picked up at a King Arthur baking center.

What you get: Donated baking ingredients and tools
Who qualifies: Most support goes to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on hunger, food insecurity or the environment
Organizations in Colorado, Vermont, New Hampshire or Virginia (out-of-state requests are declined)
Not eligible: schools/PTOs, churches, teams, athletes, bands, sponsorships and financial solicitations
How to apply: Complete the Local In-Kind Donation Application on King Arthur Baking's Submittable page
If approved, pick up the donation at the baking center in Denver (CO), Norwich (VT), Fairfax (VA) or Burlington (WA)

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