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February 17, 2026

Applications for Second Annual Social Impact Artist Award Open

Two $50,000 awards will support Denver artists advancing social justice and community impact
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Gary Steuer to Step Down after 12 Years as President and CEO of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

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Making Space: The Never-Ending Listening Tour

Talking with artists and neighbors led RedLine to inventive solutions around space and affordability
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August 13, 2025

Announcing Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Summer 2025 Quarterly Grant Partners

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August 22, 2025

Inclusive Communities Grant: 2025 Recipients Announced ($250

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August 22, 2025

Announcing our Rapid Response Grant Partners ($400,000)

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August 25, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: CAST Colorado $600,000 in Seed Funding

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July 17, 2025

Making Space: Buntport Theater’s Blueprint for Artist-Led Theater

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June 27, 2025

Gathering with Other Foundation Leaders at the Aspen Institute by Gary Steuer

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June 4, 2025

Colorado arts and humanities funds are being drained. Can philanthropy refill them?

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May 21, 2025

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Long Live the Art and Social Impact Artist Award Films Win Six Telly Awards, Including Gold for Non-Broadcast Excellence

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May 15, 2025

20 Years of Livingston Fellowship with new 2025 cohort

2025 Fellows announced as Livingston Fellowship celebrates investing in leadership
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May 14, 2025

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Launches $400,000 Arts & Culture Rapid Response Grant to Offset Funding Losses

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May 13, 2025

Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Access to Arts Education across Colorado with Collaborative Funding Partners

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May 12, 2025

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April 22, 2025

Leading With Purpose: How "Radical Inclusion" Shapes Phamaly Theatre Company

Ben Raanan and Corinne Melon co-leaders of Phamaly, are evolving the nonprofit's approach to accessibility amidst a tense political climate.
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April 16, 2025

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Curious Theatre Company's mantra takes on a new meaning
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February 12, 2025

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November 20, 2024

Introducing Our 2024 Social Impact Artist Award Honorees

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December 4, 2024

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November 22, 2024

A Podcast on Creativity and Affordability

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Ghosts of a City: How Denver's Housing Crisis is Driving Out its Artists

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October 16, 2025

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Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces Spring 2024 Grant Partners

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February 14, 2026

Quarterly Grant Partners Announced

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January 26, 2026

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Social Impact Artist Award

Application opens February 17, 2026

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RedLine
RedLine
A contemporary art center that supports emerging artists and engages communities through exhibitions, residencies, and socially driven programming.
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Wonderbound
Wonderbound
A contemporary ballet company that creates collaborative, boundary-pushing performances, blending dance with music and other art forms to explore the human experience.
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Museo
Museo
A museum dedicated to Latin American art and culture, showcasing exhibitions and programs that span ancient, folk, and contemporary works.
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Swallow Hill
Swallow Hill
A community-focused music organization that connects people through live performances, education, and shared experiences in folk and acoustic traditions.
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Art Students League of Denver
Art Students League of Denver
A community-driven art center providing classes, programs, and exhibitions that make creative expression accessible to artists of all levels.
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Levitt Pavilion
Levitt Pavilion
A nonprofit outdoor amphitheater that hosts free concerts and community events, bringing people together through accessible, all-ages live music.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
A contemporary art museum presenting bold exhibitions and programs that connect artists and audiences to current ideas and culture.
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Su Teatro
Su Teatro
A leading theatre in Denver creating original work that centers culture, community, and social justice through performance.
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Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
A large-scale cultural festival in Denver that brings communities together to celebrate AANHPI heritage through racing, arts, food, and shared experiences.
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African Leadership Group
African Leadership Group
A leadership organization supporting and empowering African and African diaspora leaders through training, connection, and community.
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Theatre Artbus
Theatre Artbus
A physical theatre and clown-informed company creating original, immersive productions centered on humor and social storytelling.
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Starry Night Productions
Starry Night Productions
A poetry initiative that amplifies local voices through performance and public art, making poetry accessible and community-driven.
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Sidewalk Poets
Sidewalk Poets
A community-based poetry organization and literary initiative focusing on amplifying local voices through poetry, performance, and public art.
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse Writers Workshop is a nonprofit literary center dedicated to supporting writers and fostering literary community.
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Augustana Arts
Augustana Arts
A nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching community life through music education and performance.
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El Sistema Colorado
El Sistema Colorado
A nonprofit dedicated to advancing, celebrating, and preserving Chicano/Latino arts and culture through exhibitions, education, and community-driven programming.
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Athena Project
Athena Project
A nonprofit that supports and amplifies the voices of women and underrepresented genders through the arts
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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
A nonprofit performing arts organization that uses dance as a tool for cultural expression, education, and community empowerment.
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Access Gallery
Access Gallery
Opening doors to creative, educational and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, experience and benefit from the arts
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We are a placed–based funder in Denver

Over $100 million in grants since 1981

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At the heart of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation are stories about leadership, art, and big ideas. See our community in action embracing risks and actively engaging in groundbreaking endeavors that challenge the status quo.
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Applications for Second Annual Social Impact Artist Award Open

Two $50,000 awards will support Denver artists advancing social justice and community impact
February 17, 2026

Quarterly Grant Partners Announced

Featuring a Transformational Investment in Buntport Theater Company
February 14, 2026

James-Allan Holmes Appointed as Next President and CEO

Artist, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader selected to guide Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
January 26, 2026
Applications for Second Annual Social Impact Artist Award Open
Two $50,000 awards will support Denver artists advancing social justice and community impact
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Quarterly Grant Partners Announced
Featuring a Transformational Investment in Buntport Theater Company
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James-Allan Holmes Appointed as Next President and CEO
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Open Grants

Explore funding opportunities designed to support artists, organizations, and ideas that strengthen Denver’s cultural community. Bonfils-Stanton invests in creative leadership, arts and culture, and programs that help our city thrive.
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Social Impact Artist Award
$35,000 + $15,000
Cash award celebrating the impact of artists dedicated to positive impact and social justice through their artistic practice.
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Inclusive Communities
$10,000
$10,000 in unrestricted funding to small-budget, arts & culture organizations, prioritizing those led, informed by and serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities.
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About Us

We extend grantmaking opportunities to arts institutions and organizations dedicated to fostering a just and vibrant city. Bridging arts and leadership, we shape Denver's cultural and civic landscape through investing with impact, innovative grant-making, and community partnerships.

Why Arts

Learn about our vision for fostering the arts across the diciplines and industry sectors.
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Investing with Impact

How do we invest with impact? Our story is one of legacy and change.
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Our Mission

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Our Legacy

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In The News

Coverage, commentary, and stories featuring Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and the artists, organizations, and ideas shaping Denver’s cultural future.
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