Grants for capital projects are generally considered for organizations with which the Foundation has an established relationship. To allow for more community-focused and opportunistic grantmaking capacity the Foundation is unlikely to fund significant capital gifts for the largest cultural organizations with operating budgets typically over $5 million. Priority consideration will be given to those projects that are intentional about serving multiple organizations, that serve diverse communities, allow for more equitable access, support live/work spaces for artists, and help fill a critical gap in the arts & culture ecosystem.

• 501 (c) 3 nonprofit arts & culture organization
• Mission is focused on producing and presenting the arts for the public
• Based in the city of Denver and deliver the majority of your programs in Denver*
• Minimum of 3 years consistent public arts & culture programming
• Organization has an annual operating budget of at least $50,000 and have paid staffing equivalent to .5FTE or greater
• Strong understanding of and clear plan for implementing DEI practices

*Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s geographic focus is Denver. We welcome inquiries about possible exceptions from small-budget, community-driven and centered arts & culture organizations based in adjacent Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties. Please contact a grants team member to discuss.

If you are a new applicant to the foundation, the first step is to complete our grant interest form. Returning applicants who have a received a grant in the past three years do not need to complete the interest form but we welcome questions or conversations before submitting a new proposal.

Fill out our Grant Interest Form

Our team will review your responses and will follow-up with next steps. Organizations may apply for one grant in a 12-month period. A final grant report is required.