Stewardship

& Transparency

Every dollar entrusted to us is a public dollar.

Denver community members help shape our funding priorities, review grant applications, and continuously guide our work through feedback and lived experience. This page reflects that partnership: our City audit response and actions taken, awarded grants, annual reports, stories of progress, ongoing updates, and an open invitation to share your voice directly with us.

Denver City Audit Implementation Tracker

In 2025, the Denver City Auditor selected Caring for Denver for a performance audit. Here’s what they found and how we’re responding.

Annual Independent Audit

As part of our commitment to transparency and financial stewardship, we undergo an independent financial audit every year. To date, our audits have resulted in no management findings.

Quarterly Stewardship Report

A public report published four times a year summarizing our progress on grant oversight activity, site visits, community reviewer sessions, and key program milestones.

The Full Picture

From the grants we award to the stories of people impacted, everything we do is rooted in community trust. Explore our awarded grants, financial reports, and stories of progress below.

How We Award Grants

Community voices shape every funding decision we make. From the call for proposals to final grant awards, our process is designed around community insight and lived experience.

How We Oversee Grants

Awarding a grant is just the beginning. Every grantee partner goes through a structured evaluation and learning process throughout their grant cycle. We can learn together and ensure funds are making a real difference.

Months 1-3

Start of Grant Call

The program officer and evaluation partner meet with each grantee to build a project framework that outlines strategies, intended outcomes, and evaluation metrics.

Months 5-7

Mid-Year Check In

The program officer checks in on progress and spending, discusses goals for the next six months, and documents notes in the grantee portal.

Months 11-12

End of Grant Year Report & Learning Call

Grantee submits a data report and joins a learning call to reflect on results, share stories, and plan for the year ahead.

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Stories Of Progress

Grants