Metro DNA is excited to support a second round of Regional Vision Demonstration Project grants! For more information, please review the grant application form here.

2024-25 Grant Opportunity

• In this second round we will continue to prioritize projects from existing members, organizations closely affiliated, and/or in partnership with existing members of Metro DNA.  

• Metro DNA will also be prioritizing projects that are already partially funded and plan to be completed within one year of the grant award.

• We will be prioritizing projects that strive to make unique and tangible positive impacts for both Metro DNA's habitat goals and equitable access to nature goals.

• Project applications that focus on funding existing/ongoing programs may score lower depending on the nature of the project and the contribution to the range of scoring criteria.

• In hopes of providing high-level guidance for how Metro DNA will likely be selecting projects, we have created this document with a range of likely selection criteria, definitions related to those criteria, and some example projects. 

Timing & Info Session

• Proposals are due by end-of-day, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

• We hosted a virtual information session to learn more about this funding opportunity on Monday, December 2nd:

  • View the presentation slide deck here.

  • View the Zoom recording here, using password: NBs0^M7e

• We plan to provide notice on grant awards to all who apply by Friday, January 31, 2025.

Application Details

Application materials will be submitted via Google Form link below. See form for additional instructions. Entries are limited to 300 words in each of these areas:

• Brief Project Description: Please provide a brief description of the project and how it will advance the mission of Metro DNA.

• Habitat Protection & Connection: How does the project protect, connect, restore, and/or enhance habitat in the seven-county Metro DNA region?

• Equitable Access to Nature: How does this project help achieve Metro DNA's vision for equity in nature?

• How does the project reinforce regional partnerships, cross-organizational collaboration, and/or other aspects of furthering the regional mission of Metro DNA?

• How does the project help Metro DNA inform and provide structure for co-creating a regional vision for people and nature?

• How does the project support underserved, under-resourced, and/or frontline communities in the seven-county metro Denver region?

• Budget: 5-6 projects will be funded up to $30k each.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to us via email: info@metrodna.org