Public Service Announcement

City of Aspen nonprofit grant deadline is Dec. 10

Aspen, CO — The deadline to apply for a city of Aspen nonprofit grant for 2026 is fast approaching, with applicants having to submit their applications by Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. 

All applicants must demonstrate that grant funds directly support programs and services delivered within the Aspen-to-Glenwood corridor and primarily benefit residents and the local workforce. 

Nonprofits with a physical presence or majority of services within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary are eligible for larger grant awards than applications whose primary service area is elsewhere in the Roaring Fork Valley.  

Aspen-based arts and culture organizations are eligible for grants up to $100,000, while those outside Aspen may receive up to $75,000. Community nonprofit applicants based in Aspen can receive up to $50,000, compared to $37,500 for others. Health and human services organizations may apply for up to $30,000 and do not have Aspen-based tiers associated with the division.

To better align with the program’s dual goals of broad community support and meaningful impact, the updated funding structure will guarantee up to 25 $5,000 grants to eligible organizations that meet performance criteria. At the same time, the city will prioritize larger, competitive awards for top-performing nonprofits. This change enables the city to support a wide range of organizations while directing substantial resources toward those applications deemed most impactful by community reviewers. 

For more information on the city of Aspen’s grants program, eligibility, and application resources, go to www.aspen.gov/383/grants. 

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