Gates Family Foundation

10/02/2026

Gates Family Foundation is focused on supporting a strong and adaptive information ecosystem by investing in relationships, infrastructure, and approaches to help people access trustworthy, locally relevant information.

The Foundation’s funding strategies in our refreshed strategic plan refresh build sustainable business models, adapt to changing conditions, and serve communities long-term. This will strengthen the shared systems and infrastructure that underpin Colorado’s local news and information ecosystem.

Learn more about Informed Communities grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/29/2026

Gates Family Foundation is committed to supporting long-term, lasting community-driven change across Colorado in the areas of housing stability, pathways to ownership, community-serving infrastructure, and resident engagement.

Our refreshed strategic plan focuses on investing in community-level leaders as well as policies and infrastructure, so that the Foundation can match capital to opportunities that will scale overall impact, as lasting change requires work at multiple levels.

Learn more about Community Development grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/24/2026

Colorado is home to dedicated educators, innovative schools, and communities committed to student success.

Beginning in 2026, our Public Education grantmaking will focus on strengthening academic outcomes in grades K-8 by improving instructional quality and creating the conditions necessary for excellent teaching and learning across Colorado. Our funding priorities include:

• Strengthening instructional coaching
• Advancing the teaching profession
• Improving the effectiveness of state leadership, policy, and support systems

Gates Family Foundation is committed to ensuring teachers have the supports they need to grow in the profession and improve student learning.

Learn more about our Public Education grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/21/2026

Gates Family Foundation is dedicated to stewarding Colorado’s resilient lands and waters, as they are deeply connected to the communities that depend on them.

The Foundation’s funding strategies focus on strengthening lands and waters through a single investment. This will help to ensure that long-term resilience is achieved through integrated and innovative approaches to advance conservation, agricultural viability, and community benefit and impact.

Learn more about our Natural Resources grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/10/2026

Last week, we introduced our refreshed grantmaking strategy. Today, we're sharing it again as a reminder of the priorities that will guide our work and partnerships across Colorado in the years ahead.

Colorado communities are rich with ideas, leadership, and local solutions. Our updated framework is designed to build on those strengths by expanding opportunity, strengthening community assets, supporting resilient lands and waters, advancing public education, and ensuring access to trusted local information.

🔗 Learn more about the strategy and our approach: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/08/2026

We're excited to share that Ana Soler has been named Director of Equity and Engagement at Gates Family Foundation.

Since joining the Foundation in 2017, Ana has helped strengthen relationships, advance community engagement, and champion equitable practices across our work. With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, she brings deep expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a strong commitment to Colorado communities.

Please join us in congratulating Ana!

Gates Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Ana Soler has been named Director of Equity and Engagement, a new role that will help...

09/03/2026

Colorado communities are rich with ideas, leadership, and local solutions. After a year of listening and learning alongside partners across the state, Gates Family Foundation has refreshed its grantmaking strategy to build on these strengths and support lasting impact. The updated framework focuses on expanding opportunity, strengthening community assets, supporting resilient lands and waters, advancing public education, and ensuring access to trusted local information.

🔗 Learn more about the updated strategy:

A Renewed Commitment to Colorado: Gates Family Foundation Shares Updated Grantmaking Strategy Refresh By Thomas A. Gougeon | August 31, 2026 | Community Development, Education, Featured Post, Foundation News, Informed Communities, Insights, Natural Resources, News, Strategic Priorities, Types of Sup...

08/25/2026

We're proud to support Re Public Lands Media, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting on the policies, people, and issues shaping America's public lands.

As RE:PUBLIC approaches its one-year milestone, the publication has demonstrated the important role independent journalism plays in helping communities stay informed about the places and issues that matter most.

Through original reporting, storytelling, and public engagement, RE:PUBLIC is helping elevate conversations about stewardship, conservation, and public access.

Congratulations to the RE:PUBLIC team on an impactful first year. We look forward to seeing their continued contributions to a well-informed public and the future of our shared landscapes.

Nearly one year in, a look at where RE:PUBLIC stands—what we published, who funded it, what we achieved. and what you told us you want next.

08/24/2026

Elevation Community Land Trust (ECLT) is helping make homeownership possible for Colorado families through below-market home prices, down payment assistance, and low-interest mortgage options. With more than 340 homeowners served and 100+ homes currently available across Colorado, ECLT is expanding access to affordable, stable homeownership when it is needed most. Highlights include:
- Homes starting around $171,000
- Up to $50,000 in down payment assistance
- Mortgage rates as low as 3.5%
- Buyers earning as little as $40,000 annually may qualify

If you work with individuals and families who may be looking for a path to homeownership, please help share this opportunity with your networks.

Learn more and explore available homes: elevationclt.org

08/21/2026

Strong local economies are built by people and organizations that understand their communities, invest in local talent, and create opportunities for long-term growth. As we reflect on stories from our 2025 Annual Report, we're highlighting partners working to support entrepreneurship and economic opportunity in rural Colorado.

Howdy Partners works to strengthen rural entrepreneurship by combining place-based relationships, investment expertise, and storytelling to help rural founders access the capital, connections, and visibility needed to grow their businesses.

Startup Colorado connects rural entrepreneurs with practical resources, mentorship, peers, and funding opportunities while supporting locally driven economic development efforts across the state.

These stories reflect the creativity, persistence, and community leadership that help drive economic opportunity in rural Colorado.

Read more in our 2025 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4tOI8Jo