Denver Launches $200K in Community Grants for Climate Solutions

Denver Launches $200K in Community Grants for Climate Solutions

Published on April 22, 2026

On Earth Day 2026, Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency launched the Climate Resilient Neighborhoods grant program to help community-based organizations and neighborhood groups fund local sustainability projects.

"Denver is accelerating toward a future where every neighborhood is powered by clean energy and protected from climate risks," said Elizabeth Babcock, Executive Director of Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. "These grants put that vision directly in the hands of the people who know their communities best and who have the power to transform them."

At the beginning of the year, Mayor Johnston announced a 2026 citywide Climate Resilient goal to install 5,000 clean energy systems and add 50 acres of green infrastructure. The Climate Resilient Neighborhoods grants advance that vision by supporting community-driven projects that make neighborhoods more prepared for climate impacts. While projects don't need to meet the citywide metrics, the grant program reflects Denver's commitment to investing in community members and the ideas they bring to local climate solutions.

Grants of up to $50,000 are available on a rolling basis for projects that reflect neighborhood priorities and advance Denver's citywide climate goals. Funds are distributed upfront, giving organizations immediate resources to get started.

What projects qualify?

The program prioritizes projects that:

• Create spaces for Denverites to connect and work toward shared climate goals.
• Implement solutions that reflect community priorities and align with Denver's climate strategy.
• Inspire sustainable behavior changes, including:
  • Reducing home energy and water use
  • Increasing renewable energy adoption
  • Expanding sustainable transportation options

Project Ideas

Eligible project examples include:

• Community workshop series on topics like all-electric living, heat resilience, or sustainable transportation
• Community-led design and installation of resilience-focused beautification projects
• Climate adaptation capacity-building, such as volunteer tree care teams or neighborhood preparedness planning
• Climate action circles focused on energy, mobility, and resilience strategies.
• Support for culturally relevant, sustainable gardening through resources like garden-in-a-box kits for food production, pollinator habitat, or water-saving landscapes
• Civic engagement and rule-making education for members of disproportionately impacted communities
• Mentorship programs that connect youth and elders to climate and sustainability resources

How to Apply

Applications are open now and accepted on a rolling basis until funds are fully allocated.

Apply at www.denvergov.org/ResilientNeighborhoods

Denver is also hosting four bilingual open office hour sessions across the city to assist organizations in brainstorming project ideas and completing their applications.

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