Life is more colorful with SCFD
We fund culture
Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.
Natural Sciences
Garden to Table
Mission Statement
Garden to Table empowers school communities with gardens and curriculum to engage all students in experiential outdoor education.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center
Mission Statement
To enrich the cultural, social and educational life of the community through professionally produced live theatre, concerts, other cultural events and year-round educational programs for children and adults.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Morrison Natural History Museum
Mission Statement
To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Audubon Society
Mission Statement
To advocate for the environment, connecting people with nature through education, conservation, and research.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Golden History Museum & Park
Mission Statement
To engage and inspire visitors by preserving and sharing Golden's history.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Majestic View Nature Center
Mission Statement
To promote environmental education and nature interpretation for Arvada and surrounding communities.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Denver Film Society
Mission Statement
To develop opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thought-provoking experiences.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Gamelan Tunas Mekar
Mission Statement
Tunas Mekar, Inc. is a State of Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer, community organization which has a mission to: learn, experience, and perform the cultural traditions and arts of Bali, Indonesia and offer community engagement through education.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder
Mission Statement
To engage all families in educational, hands-on experiences that connect curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Denver Brass
Mission Statement
To bring the highest quality of brass performance and literature to a diverse and expanding audience in the seven-county region, the state of Colorado, the United States and the world. To educate audiences in regard to musical styles and the art of brass playing. To educate brass musicians in technical and musical skills. To contribute to new brass literature through commissions and publication.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Free Days Are Back
Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs
Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum
SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thornton Community Band
TCB Jazz Band Concert - Thornton’s 70th Anniversary – Margaret Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO
Thornton Community Band
TCB Jazz Band at Trail Winds Recreational Center Call 720-977-5777 Registration #231421-A
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms
Denver Art Museum
Free Day at the DAM: engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs
Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Wonder looks good on you
Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.
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