Press Release
Aspen City Council awards over $2.1M in grant support
City of Aspen’s grant program to support 117 local non-profits
Aspen, CO – Aspen City Council on April 8, 2025, approved the distribution of $2,149,823 to 117 local nonprofits that are committed to providing resources and support towards the well-being, vibrancy and enhancement of the community.
Organizations receiving funding align with the City Council's goal to support nonprofits that promote mental and physical health, protect the environment, and create community connections through partnerships, accessibility, stewardship, arts, cultural enrichment, and innovation.
Since 2010, the city of Aspen’s grants program has distributed more than $19.5 million to nonprofit organizations. The grant program relies heavily on community volunteers to thrive.
The funding recommendations reflect three levels of community assessment:
- Committee scoring: Initial evaluation and scoring by designated committees.
- Steering committee review: Further review and prioritization by a steering committee.
- Final City Council consideration: Final approval and decision made by council.
The percentage of organizations receiving funding has increased over 2024, while still meeting budget targets through award amount adjustments.
"Aspen City Council’s grant support empowers local nonprofits to enhance mental and physical health, protect the environment, and enrich our cultural landscape,” said Strategy and Innovation Director John Barker. “These grants, which would not be possible without the deep commitment of community volunteers, will enable these organizations to continue their invaluable work and make a lasting impact on our community.”
The amounts awarded in each program area include:
Arts and culture:
- Funded applications: 34
- Total funding recommendation: $1,087,400
Health and human services:
- Funded applications: 32
- Total funding recommendation: $308,000
Community nonprofits:
- Funded applications: 45
- Total funding recommendation: $584,000
In-kind:
- Funded applications: 20
- Total funding recommendation: $170,423
For more information on the grants program and the funding recommendations, please visit aspen.gov.
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For more information, please contact:
John Barker, Strategy and Innovation Director
Phone: 970.456.8865
Email: john.barker@aspen.gov
Jenna Ioffredo, Communications manager
Phone: 970-987-2722
Email: jenna.ioffredo@aspen.gov