Daniels Fund
Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation based in Denver, Colorado that provides grants to nonprofits in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming and operates a large scholarship program. The official site presents funding areas, eligibility/guidelines, a grants portal, scholarship application info, contact details, and an about/people section.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working in education, scholarships, youth development, community services, or workforce readiness within Colorado and the Daniels Fund's four-state focus (CO, NM, UT, WY), or a program with demonstrable regional or national impact that aligns to the foundation's funding areas.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving students, scholarships, K–12 or charter school expansion, or youth sports and development.
- • Requests for general operating support, capital projects, or program expansion tied to measurable outcomes.
- • Location or measurable impact within Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.
- • Ability to complete the online eligibility quiz and apply through the grants portal.
Geography
Grants reach many states (21 observed), but the vast majority of dollars flow to Colorado (about 77% in the latest year); the foundation operates a clear four-state service focus while occasionally funding outside that region.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a very large and diverse recipient set (1,443 distinct organizations across many purposes), with low dollar concentration at the top (top five ~13%), indicating broad institutional and mission variety.
New Applicants
A public grants portal, published guidelines and contact details are available and nearly a third of the latest-year recipients were new (488 new grantees), so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
