2025 CALC MICRO-GRANTS COMING SOON!
2024 CALC Micro-Grants are now closed.
The CALC Micro-Grant will reopen in Spring 2025, please click the link below to sign up for the CALC newsletter to receive a special alert when the Micro-Grant application reopens.
Denver Community Active Living Coalition (CALC) in partnership with the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and Denver Streets Partnership (DSP) invite you to get creative about living an active life in your neighborhood! We are offering Micro-Grants of up to $500 for individuals and $1500 for businesses and organizations in support of walkability, bikeability, or access to safe and healthy spaces for physical activity. Applications open on April 19, 2024 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout 2024 or until funds are fully spent.
We fund projects that encourage active living, active transportation, mobility safety, or use of the built environment. We encourage organizations, residents, and businesses to think creatively about your community's needs and existing resources to create a project that makes it safer, easier, and/or more fun to be active in your Denver neighborhood.
Who is eligible to apply:
Any individual, business, or organization within the City & County of Denver is eligible to apply for the Micro-Grant. Previous recipients of CALC Micro-Grants are eligible for different projects or different phases/components of a project.
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Individuals may apply for up to $500, to be distributed via gift card or check.
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Organizations or Businesses with a valid W-9 may apply for up to $1500, to be distributed via check or ACH.
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Micro-Grant recipients should expect to receive a 1099 for their Micro-Grant funds if being paid by check, and should prepare expenses and taxes appropriately.
Requirements
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Project must be located within the City and County of Denver.
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Project must be completed within 90 days of approval and funding.
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Post-project reflections must be returned within 2 weeks of project completion.
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Micro-Grant approval does not replace or supersede other necessary permit processes or approvals that may be needed for your project (such as Office of Special Events permits).
Ready to Apply?
Open the CALC Micro-Grant Application (Application is currently closed and not accepting submissions).
If you want to view the full application before you begin, download this Application Preview. This document is for reference only.