2025 Grant recipients
Organizations that have received grants from the Golden Civic Foundation impact nearly everyone living in Golden and beyond. We are proud of the investments in our community and the significance we’ve all enjoyed because of them.
Scroll down to see all the clubs, schools and other various non-profits who have benefited from the donations.
A Little Help: Assistance for older adults in Golden
American Legion Post 21: Refinish the wood floor of the Post 21 Meeting Room
Bell Middle School: Replace the sound system in the gym
BGOLDN: Expand fresh food access for low-income Golden residents
Buffalo Bill Days: Costs related to 2025 Buffalo Bill Days
CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties: Assist with expenses faced by Golden-area youth who have emancipated from foster care
Colorado Cowboy Gathering: Educational programming in Golden schools
Colorado Mountain Club: 2025 teen internship program for Golden-area youth
Colorado Railroad Museum: ADA ramp access to historic train cars
Continental Divide Trail Coalition: Continental Divide Trail coalition staff training
Family Tree: Housing program provides basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene items and resources to address or prevent homelessness
Foothills Animal Shelter: The Better Together Program provides vital resources to Golden residents, ensuring they have access to pet food, veterinary care assistance, and behavioral support to keep pets in their homes and reduce shelter intakes
Foothills Art Center: Volunteer base expansion
Foothills Fire Protection District: A grant to purchase 2 Stokes Baskets Stretchers (aka Litters) & Straps
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge: Triceratops Trail maintenance
GoFarm: GoFarm's Community Food Access program
Golden Bicycle eXperience - GBX scholarships
Golden Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Charla networking opportunity for our Spanish-speaking business community
Golden City Lodge No. 1 A.F & A.M.: Lodge remodel
Golden Concert Choir/Golden Community Choir: Golden Concert Choir expansion project
Golden High School: Refurbish and refinish the signs at two campus entrances
Golden High School PTA 2025: After Prom prizes
Golden History Museum & Park: Interactive Tipi Exhibit
Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Program: Strategic Plan – A Guide for 3-5 Years
Golden Rotary Club: The Miracle Shop of Golden annual holiday popup store providing low cost new and quality toys for families
Golden Schools Foundation: Mental health and wellness support program - Parent/Family Academy
Golden Wellness Community Center: Golden Wellness community center initiative to support wellness, creativity, education and community engagement
Hands of The Carpenter: Hands' automotive services for working single mothers in the Golden area
Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District: EMS Leadership Academy
Jeffco Prosperity Partners: Comprehensive services and whole-family coaching
Jefferson County Library Foundation: Summer reading program prizes
Jefferson Symphony Association: 2025 Program Events
Kyffin Elementary School: Expand experiential learning opportunities for students, both on and off site
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center: Winter Comedy & Comfort Theatre Festival
Mitchell Elementary School: Upgrade furniture in the library learning space
Outdoor Lab Foundation: 2025 Tuition Assistance Program for Golden-area schools
Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplains: Golden PD & Fire Critical Incident Support and Emotional Wellness Preventative Care
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: Education expansion
Ralston Elementary School: Install smartboard technology in the gymnasium
Shelton Elementary School: Install smartboard technology into one of the K-2 classrooms
The Golden Lions Club: Costs related to the 4th of July celebration
Victim Outreach Inc.: Crime Victim Advocacy and Support
Welchester Elementary School: Replace playground swing set
