AI Summary
Coloradans for Progress is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Colorado. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $2.7 million across seven grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. Notably, Coloradans for Progress does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RESEARCH AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO CITIZENS CONCERNING THE GENERAL AFFORDABILITY OF LIFE, OF THE ECONOMY, AND OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ADVOCATING FOR WORKERS AND A STRONG JOBS MARKET IN COLORADO.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
One Main Street Colorado
$1M
36%
Colorado Works
$433K
16%
Colorado Oil & Gas Association
$400K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$159.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Coloradans for Progress?
No. Coloradans for Progress does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Coloradans for Progress give?
Coloradans for Progress primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Illinois, and Delaware. 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 Coloradans for Progress’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Coloradans for Progress fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $160 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Coloradans for Progress make each year?
In 2024, Coloradans for Progress awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Coloradans for Progress fund recently?
In 2024, Coloradans for Progress awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include One Main Street Colorado, Colorado Works, and Colorado Oil & Gas Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Coloradans for Progress?
Coloradans for Progress does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.