Grants

The City of Aspen’s Grant Program supports non-profit organizations that promote a mentally and physically healthy community; provide protection for our natural environment; and create opportunities for connections for all community members, through partnerships, ease of access, stewardship, arts and cultural enrichment, and innovation.

Since 2011, the City of Aspen has contributed more than $17 million in grant funding to our local non-profits in recognition of the vital role they play in our community.

Applications for the City of Aspen core grants in Arts & Culture, Community Non-Profit, and Health & Human Services will open in the fall of 2023:

Grant Cycle Opens: October 9, 2023 at 10:00AM
Grant Cycle Closes: December 7, 2023 at 5:00PM

To make sure you stay up to date with the latest announcements, please reach out to grants@aspen.gov and request to be added to our mailing list.

2024 Impact and Outcome Report

Please submit the required Impact & Outcome Report if your organization received a grant during the previous grant cycle here: Grantee Portal

Due date for the Impact & Outcome Report: November 16, 2023

2023 Pilot Grant: Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship

The Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship is the first grant provided by the City of Aspen intended to support individuals and is split into two categories: Adult and Youth. Created out of a desire by Council to explore new ways to stimulate cultural vibrancy in Aspen, this grant program seeks to offer direct support to local artists.

Grant Opening: June 5, 2023
Grants Closing: September 29, 2023 (Youth Fellowship)

Guidelines: Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship Grant Guidelines (PDF)

Practice Application: Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship Youth Grant (PDF)

Application: Apply here for the Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship - Youth Grant (Link)