Shared Power
Project I See You supports women as first-time homeowners in Denver, Colorado through the Shared Power Initiative.
Apply for a GrantBecome a CaptainShared Power
Project I See You supports women as first-time homeowners in Denver, Colorado through the Shared Power Initiative.
Apply for a GrantBecome a CaptainAwareness of Need
700 applicants and counting have applied to receive both first-time homeowner and business owner grants.
Life-Changing Funds
To date, 100 women have received or are committed to receiving a grant through the Shared Power Initiative.
Access to Support
Currently, over 150 women are in Shared Power’s first-time homeowner cohort, or are being coached by our support network.
What is Shared Power?
The Shared Power initiative supports women who are first-time homeowners receive access to life-changing grants and a network of support. Our mission is clear—share the power!
As a response to the pandemic, Project I See You launched the Shared Power Initiative in 2021. With the pandemic disproportionately affecting women and women of color, we started with the goal of raising $10K for 10 women who would not otherwise be able to own their own home or keep their business open. We not only met our initial goal, but have continued to double it each year since!
Homeowner Grants
Who is eligible to apply?
The Shared Power Initiative accepts grant applications from women in Colorado who are in the process of buying their first home on their own and are in need of support to complete their journey to homeownership.
View our Criteria.
How It Works
Shared Power homeowner applications are received throughout the year. If accepted, we invite applicants to an informational meeting to hear where you are in the homeowner process and give you more understanding about our program. View the Steps of the Program.
The program focuses on knowledge and education through a cohort group that meets on the Third Thursday of every month from 12 – 1 pm on Zoom. This includes a topic speaker and time for Q&A. We also ensure access to ongoing support from lenders, realtors, and others in our networks. View our Resource Guide.
Once you are under contract or get close to closing on your home, you will complete a Grant Request Form that allows our committee to determine what funds are available to be awarded. Shared Power volunteers will then welcome and move you into your new home!
Meet Our 2021-2024 Alumnae Business Owners
Shared Power got its start through offering community programs and grants to both female homeowners and small business owners. Starting in 2025, we've made the difficult decision to discontinue our business owner programming in order to focus specifically on supporting first-time female homeowners.
If you are a small business owner, we encourage you to check out our Resource List of some of the organizations providing valuable support for business owners, including community, education, funds, and more.
Panya
Rikki
Monique
Julieanne
Iesha
Felicia
Amber J
Lisa
Erica
Amber T
Rosine
Brand’i
Elizabeth
LeDay
Nadia
Danette
Sage
Breca
Brittany
Bianca
Chawuntaye
Lodene
Nia
Become a Shared Power Captain
The Shared Power Initiative receives support from individuals and teams led by captains. Captains are passionate people dedicated to raising $10K to to see a woman become a first-time homeowner.
We have the process streamlined with a Resource Guide and a fundraising platform, Give Lively, for captains to create their own page and have their own link to receive donations. Apply to become a captain to empower a woman today!
Join the Circle
Circles are volunteers and community members devoted to coming alongside women in all aspects of ownership, from helping new homeowners move in to using their expertise to mentor a small business owner.
Become a part of the ISY Circle, a community developed by women for women. Circles are small groups devoted to supporting the emotional needs of the women in the Shared Power Initiative. Nothing changes a life like knowing you’re not alone.
Project I See You is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and women-powered movement that exists to see women take ownership of their lives.
