Boeing Employee Community Fund – Colorado Chapter Grants (2026)

Employee-Funded Grants Supporting Health and Human Services Programs in Colorado

Organization: Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) – Colorado Chapter
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Denver and Colorado Springs metropolitan areas, Colorado

About the Funder

The Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) is a global network of employee-funded charitable foundations supported by Boeing employees. Through voluntary employee contributions, ECF chapters invest in nonprofit organizations working to strengthen local communities.

The Colorado Chapter Grantmaking Committee (CGC) reviews grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Denver and Colorado Springs metropolitan areas. The committee prioritizes projects that deliver meaningful services to local residents and align with Boeing’s broader global community engagement strategy.

What This Program Supports

The Colorado Chapter primarily supports nonprofit organizations delivering Health and Human Services (HHS)programs that address critical community needs.

While health and human services organizations are prioritized, the committee may also support programs in related areas such as education and social support when they provide direct benefits to local communities.

Priority Focus Area

Health & Human Services
Programs that provide essential services to individuals and families, including:

• Community health initiatives
• Food security and hunger relief programs
• Housing and homelessness services
• Family and youth support services
• Crisis intervention and social support programs

The Colorado Chapter prioritizes organizations that provide direct services to individuals and families in the Denver and Colorado Springs regions.

Eligible Support Types

Funding may support:

• Community-based nonprofit programs
• Health and human service initiatives
• Programs serving vulnerable populations
• Projects that provide direct client services

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing
• Have held nonprofit status for at least three years
• Have annual revenues greater than $150,000
• Provide services benefiting communities in the Denver or Colorado Springs metropolitan areas

Organizations must ensure services are open to individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.

Ineligible Requests

The Colorado Boeing Employee Community Fund does not support:

• Requests exceeding 10% of an organization’s annual revenue
• Operating costs or administrative expenses
• Organizations with annual revenues below $150,000
• Animal welfare nonprofits
• Arts, cultural, civic, or environmental nonprofits
• Churches or religious organizations
• Medical research programs
• Public or private schools
• Scholarships or endowments
• Vehicles or equipment for staff use
• National fundraising campaigns
• Government agencies or tax-supported institutions

The program prioritizes organizations providing direct client services, rather than fundraising or pass-through entities.

Funding Amounts

Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on available funds and the number of applications received during the grant cycle.

Timeline & Review

📅 Applications Open: June 16, 2025
⏰ Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
📩 Awards Announced: December 18, 2026

Organizations may submit one grant request per calendar year, and grant awards do not guarantee future funding.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Boeing’s SmartSimple online grant portal.

Applicants must complete an electronic application that includes:

• Organization mission statement
• List of governing board members and affiliations
• List of top five highest-paid staff members
• Breakdown of funding sources
• Detailed description of the proposed project
• Explanation of the community need being addressed
• Expected project outcomes
• Number of individuals who will benefit

Required documentation includes:

• Organizational operating budget
• IRS Form 990 or audited financial statements
• Project budget
• IRS determination letter

Organizations that have previously applied for Boeing grants may log into the SmartSimple system to submit a new application.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.boeing.com/content/dam/boeing/v2/company/community-engagement/pdf/Colorado-ECF.pdf

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is ideal for nonprofits that:

• Provide health and human services programs
• Serve communities in Denver or Colorado Springs
• Deliver direct services to individuals and families
• Are seeking small grants ($2,500–$5,000) to support community programs

Because the fund is supported directly by Boeing employees, the Colorado ECF prioritizes programs that deliver tangible local impact and improve quality of life for residents in nearby communities.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual competitive grant cycle
Typical Lead Time: Apply several months before program implementation
Best Suited For: Health and human services nonprofits serving the Denver or Colorado Springs metro areas.