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.

Audit Response

Each year, Caring for Denver undergoes an independent financial audit and consistently receives strong results. In 2025, the Denver City Auditor selected Caring for Denver for a performance audit. Here’s what they found and how we’re responding.

Denver City Audit Implementation Tracker

A detailed account of the recommendations made in the 2025 Denver City Audit and the specific steps Caring for Denver has committed to in response.

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