All Denver residents deserve to be connected, supported, safe and well. Unfortunately, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are more likely to be isolated than their peers without I/DD.
That’s why it’s important that we connect people with I/DD to supportive services and community-based programs that offer valuable relationships and opportunities. It’s also why we support efforts to expand equitable access to programs and institutions while elevating the voices of the I/DD community within government and the community at-large.
If you have interest in partnering with IDDEAS to bring a new service or program to the community, consider applying for our open funding opportunities below. Contact iddeas@denvergov.org with questions.
Have an idea for a new program or service that is not listed? Please share it with us during public comment at our next advisory council meeting or complete our public comment form.
Current Funding Opportunities
VOICES 2026 Mini Grants
Vital Opportunities for Inclusion, Choice, Empowerment, and Self-Advocacy
Denver Human Services (DHS) IDDEAS mill levy program is excited to invite qualified applicants to apply for the VOICES 2026 mini grants!
The Vital Opportunities for Inclusion, Choice, Empowerment, and Self-Advocacy (VOICES) funding opportunity seeks to create opportunities for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or developmental delay to participate meaningfully in community life, with a special emphasis on those from underrepresented communities.
Grants of at least $5,000 and up to $40,000 will be awarded to organizations and individuals with qualified proposals to build a more vibrant and inclusive Denver by creating opportunities for residents with I/DD and/or developmental delay to participate meaningfully in their community, increase access to services, and elevate their voices.
Applications are open now and will be accepted on Submittable through Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
How to Apply
To apply, download and review the documents below and complete your application at the DHS Grant Opportunities Submittable page:
Complete your application on Submittable
More Information
For more information, register to attend a pre-submission virtual info session on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (rescheduled from May 6) on Zoom offered publicly to all interested potential Respondents. Please contact DHS_Contracting_Services@denvergov.org with questions. Please feel free to share this opportunity with any individual or organization you think would be interested in applying!
Register: Pre-Submission Virtual Info Session (Zoom)
Please Note: IDDEAS program partner Rocky Mountain Human Services has additional funding opportunities available to community organizations serving Denver residents with I/DD with subcontracted IDDEAS mill levy funds. For more information, please visit RMHS Community Initiatives. Please note that organizations cannot receive funding from the DHS IDDEAS VOICES mini grants and RMHS Community Initiatives for the same project.