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This guide walks you through how to access and use Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Grantmaking Portal. Follow these steps to register as a user, submit an application, and track progress.

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We fund arts, culture & leadership

All Grants

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s geographic focus is Denver. We are a place-based funder that supports arts & culture and leadership organizations operating and delivering the majority of their programs in Denver. 
We consider exceptions for small, community-centered groups in Arapahoe, Adams, and Jefferson counties.

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Arts and Culture

Inclusive Communities

$10,000
Arts and Culture

$10,000 in unrestricted funding to small-budget, arts & culture organizations, prioritizing those led, informed by and serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability communities.

Applications Open:
March 9, 2026
Applications Deadline:
April 10, 2026

Leadership

Social Impact Artist Award

$35,000 + $15,000
Leadership

Cash award celebrating the impact of artists dedicated to positive impact and social justice through their artistic practice.

Applications Open:
February 17
Applications Deadline:
March 20, at 5:00 PM MT

Arts and Culture

Community Grants

$5,000-60,000.
Arts and Culture

This grant prioritizes general operating support for ongoing stability to carry out an organization’s mission. Project support may also be considered. Grants range from $5,000-60,000.

Applications Open:
Next quarterly application opens April 10
Applications Deadline:
Next quarterly applications closes May 11

Annual Grant Report

For a comprehensive overview of our grant activities, award recipients, and the distribution of portfolio investments, please download our Annual Grant Report. This report provides detailed insights into the grants distributed, the impact of our funding, and highlights from the past year.

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Reflections on our accomplishments over the past fiscal year 2023 - 2024
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Closed Grants

Arts and Culture

Technical Assistance

Up to $5,000
Arts and Culture

This grant offers one-time investments for consultants, planning, technology or training/professional development to help sustain, improve or grow operations and build team skills. Grants are capped at $5,000.

Applications Open:
Next Applications: July
Applications Deadline:

Arts and Culture

Capital

Award amount varies based on scope of project
Arts and Culture

This grant supports capital improvements to an organization’s space, typically as part of a larger capital campaign. This does not support operations, capacity building or endowments. Priority is given to organizations with budgets under $5 Million. Grant award level varies.

Applications Open:
Next quarterly application opens April 10
Applications Deadline:
Next quarterly application closes May 11

External / Collaborative

Arts in Society

From $5,000 - $35,000
External / Collaborative

Arts in Society is a collaborative grantmaking program administered by RedLine Contemporary Art Center that fosters cross-sector work through the arts by supporting the integration of arts and culture into multiple disciplines critical to the health and well-being of Coloradans.

Applications Open:
See RedLine Arts in Society website
Applications Deadline:
See RedLine Arts in Society website

Leadership

Livingston Fellowship

$40,000
Leadership

$40,000 award for senior-level social sector leaders, recognizing past contributions to the field and enhancing leadership through personal and professional development. Applications open:

Applications Open:
Closed
Applications Deadline:
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Leadership

Equity-Focused Leadership Grants

$10,000
Leadership

$10,000 in unrestricted funding to organizations that support inclusive and representative leadership development, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or adults with disabilities leading in the social sector.

Applications Open:
Closed
Applications Deadline:
Closed

External / Collaborative

Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth

Between $10,000-$25,000
External / Collaborative

This annual collaborative grantmaking program seeks to increase sustained access to arts education for historically marginalized youth. The program is administered by Think 360 Arts for Learning. Grant awards range from $10,000-25,000. See Think360 Website for timeline.

Applications Open:
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Annual Grant Report

For a comprehensive overview of our grant activities, award recipients, and the distribution of portfolio investments, please download our Annual Grant Report. This report provides detailed insights into the grants distributed, the impact of our funding, and highlights from the past year.

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Download Our Year-in-Review

Reflections on our accomplishments over the past fiscal year 2023 - 2024
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