Colorado Business Development Foundation
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The Colorado Business Development Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Colorado. In 2019, it awarded a total of $149.7K across eight grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE COLORADO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION DEVELOPS AND HELPS FUND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Boulder Chamber of Commerce
Boulder, CO
$137K
31%
LINCOLN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Limon, CO
$49.9K
11%
WESTERN COLORADO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Grand Junction, CO
$17.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$9.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Colorado Business Development Foundation?
No. Colorado Business Development Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Colorado Business Development Foundation give?
Colorado Business Development Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Colorado Business Development Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Colorado Business Development Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9,345. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Colorado Business Development Foundation make each year?
In 2019, Colorado Business Development Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Colorado Business Development Foundation fund recently?
In 2021, Colorado Business Development Foundation awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include The Boulder Chamber of Commerce, LINCOLN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and WESTERN COLORADO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Colorado Business Development Foundation?
Colorado Business Development Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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