The Lowe Fund, managed by The Denver Foundation, is a field of interest fund established in the 1960s by the Lowe family. Since 1994, the fund has been operated by The Denver Foundation, focusing on supporting nonprofits in Colorado that serve individuals with developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, and other related nervous and muscular disorders. The primary mission of the Lowe Fund is to provide financial support for training, education, and research concerning the causes, cures, and treatments for these conditions.

The Lowe Fund aims to ensure that individuals affected by developmental disabilities can lead fulfilling lives with access to social connections, physical activities, and opportunities for meaningful work, education, and training. Nonprofit organizations that align with this mission are encouraged to apply. The fund also supports systems-level advocacy, including legal advocacy, and places a particular emphasis on projects based in rural areas of Colorado.

Grants through the Lowe Fund range from $10,000 to $50,000. To be eligible, organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3). The organization must operate in Colorado or serve individuals in the state, and its work must be directly aligned with the mission of the Lowe Fund.

Applications for the Lowe Fund are accepted in two cycles each year. The first cycle for 2025 opens on February 3 and closes on March 17, 2025. The second cycle opens on July 1, 2025, and closes on August 15, 2025. Organizations wishing to apply must register on The Denver Foundation’s online grant application portal before submitting their applications.

The Lowe Fund emphasizes that receiving a grant in previous years does not guarantee future funding. Therefore, new and returning applicants should ensure that their proposals directly connect with the fund’s mission, which includes promoting education, research, and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, and similar conditions.

For additional information or inquiries during the application process, applicants can reach out to The Denver Foundation via email at lowe@denverfoundation.org. This email address serves as the primary point of contact for questions related to the application procedure and eligibility requirements.