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OpportunityAgencyDeadlineDescriptionSectorFunding TypeMatch RequiredFunding AmountPlanning or ImplementationEligible RecipientsAdditional info
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Scale Up GrantApprenticeship ColoradoTBDFunding for employers and sponsors interested in developing and expanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs statewide. The opportunity funds capacity-building projects for current and future Registered Apprenticeship Program employers and Sponsors. WorkforceGrants--$50,000planning or implementation
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Congressionally Directed Spending - Community ProjectsAppropriationsMarchfundign for a variety of community projectsVariesGrants--LINK (Neguse)
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Congressionally Directed SpendingAppropriationsMarch Funding requests for appropirations. 2025 guidelines and eligibility subject to change. VariesGrants--LINK (Hick)
LINK (Bennet)
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Employer-Based ChildCare GrantsCDHS ClosedEmployers must be the applicant. Child CareGrants
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Office of Innovative Mobility CDOTMarchgrants to private, public, non-profit, and local agencies to fund innovative mobility and electrification solutions in the state of Colorado. TransportationGrants
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Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Workforce Development GrantsCDOTMarchfunding to develop and attract the skills and talent necessary to meet the changing demands of the transportation electrification sector. Workforce Grants
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Clean Fleet Vehicle Grant ProgramCDPHEAuguststatewide competitive application process for new fleet vehicles, vehicle conversions, and clean fleet technology. Fleets will provide background information on their current fleet make-up, indicate the level of planning that has occurred for fleet transition, and provide financial information on vehicles and/or technology the fleet plans to acquire. EnvironmentGrants
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Colorado Circular Communities FundCDPHEFebruaryMini grants up to $50,000 for costs such as: equipment and supplies, signage, outreach/education, event space fees, event marketing/promotion, repairs, and contractual labor expenses. Impact Grants up to $250,000 for costs such as staffing, supplies and equipment, contractual costs, infrastructure, marketing and communications, project planning, policy research and development, community engagement, and outreach/education. There are Capacity Grants by invite only for requests over $250,000EnvironmentGrants$50,000 - $250,000 and $250,000+planning or implementation
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Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities GrantCDPHEMarchThe funds can help with planning, design, and infrastructure to reduce public health risks from emerging contaminants, including PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), manganese, and others.
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Colorado Green Business AssistanceCDPHERolling The CGBN offers FREE sustainability assessments and follow-up support to help you improve energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and corporate social responsibility.Clean EnergyTA--Planningbusinesses
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Water Quality GrantsCDPHEvarriesVariety of grants including Assistance Grants, Water Quality Improvement Funds, Lead Testing, and PFAS Testing WaterGrants
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Small-Scale Housing Technical AssistanceCHFAJunePro bono affordable housing consulting and pre-development grant assistance. Eligible activities include community engagement, market studies, site feasibility, etc.HousingTA
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Corporate GivingCHFARollingEvent sponsorshipHousingGrants--$5,000
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Direct Effect AwardsCHFA April and September Round 2 is 9/1-9/13. Awards invest in affordable housing and community development, and include Housing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Energy Housing, community development, health, childcareGrants$30,000
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Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant Application:Colorado Creative Industries Aprilhe Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant is dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and preserving Colorado’s cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts. Individuals and organizations alike are welcome to apply for these $3,000 grants. This program aims to enhance community well-being, encompassing belonging, cultural identity, economic vitality and sense of place. Applications are now open and close Sept. 30, 2024.ArtsGrants--$3,000
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Colorado Creative District CertificationColorado Creative Industries Junefunds for newly certified creative district ArtsGrants--$10,000
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Climate Resilience GrantColorado Department of AgricultureMay and November$30,000. Funding for farmers and ranchers who have experienced adverse effects due to climate-change induced disasters and are seeking to enhance their resilience against future climate-related challenges.
AgricultureGrants
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Agricultural Workforce Development ProgramColorado Department of AgricultureNovemberAg businesses are eligible for $5,000 per internship for up to three interns annually for 50% of costs related to internships. Reimbursable costs include the wages paid to the intern and workers' compensation insurance, overhead expenses, and other incidental costs related to the internship including tuition reimbursement related to the intern receiving academic credit for the internship. Agriculture Grants
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TA GrantsColorado Department of AgricultureRollingUp to $5K to hire a grant writer to help with USDA meat processing grantsAgriculture TA$5,000
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ACRE3 Energy GrantsColorado Department of Agriculturespring 2026Funding for renewable energy or efficincies for Colorado Producers with energy costs arouond $5,000Agriculture Grants--
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Scattered-Site Homeownership ProgramColorado Department of HousingTBDFuding to help organizations acquire and develop diverse homeownership opportunities across Colorado.Housing Grants
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Revitalizing Main StreetsColorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Paused until 2026. Additional dates quarterly Enhances active transportation and safety, strengthens the connection of people to main streets and central economic hubs. Local governments and colleges/universities are eligible to apply. Small Multimodal & Economic Resiliency Projects grants due 10/30/24Econ DevGrants10% minimum matchUp to $250,000 per project with
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Small Food Business Recovery & Resilience GrantColorado Dept of Agriculture will be tax credit program after 2024AgricultureTax Credittax credit program
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Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration GrantColorado Dept of AgricultureJuly
This grant from the Colorado Department of Agriculture encourages innovative projects, including demonstrations of agrivoltaics, research projects, and outreach campaigns to further agrivoltaics and Colorado’s agricultural economy. For more information, please visit the Agrivoltaics Grants webpage.		AgricultureGrants--$249,000
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Wildfire Action Program - Workforce Development GrantColorado Dept of Natural ResourcesRollingWorkforce training funds including crew support, equipment cost, mitigation work and paying for conservation corps crewsWorkforce and ORECGrants25%discuss with COSWAP@state.co.us
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Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise GrantColorado Div. of Homeland Security and Emergancy Management April and AugustNDME will fund local governments to implement resilience and natural disaster mitigation measures and will match funds required by federal grants dedicated to implement pre-disaster natural disaster mitigation measures. NDME also provides technical assistance to local governments on natural disaster mitigation ane can also be used as matching funds for federal disaster mitigation applications.OREC, economic development, agricultureGrants--
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Public Building ElectrificationColorado Energy Office AprilClean EnergyGrants15-25%$8000 - $12000https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/buildings/funding-and-financing/public-building-electrification-grant
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Local Impact Accelerator Grant Colorado Energy Office AugustGrants to support local governments with policy adoption for resilience, reduce emissions, in areas of buildings, land use, transportation and waste. Funding for this program comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.
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Direct Current Fast Charging EV PlazasColorado Energy Office May funding for community- based initiatives to ensure access to electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado. The DCFC program is intended to increase access to high-speed charging in communities and along highway corridors throughout the state. TourismGrantsvarries, up to 50%
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Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant ProgramColorado Energy Office QuarterlyWorkforce, EnvironmentGrants--$125,000 or $250,000 if collaborationImplementationlocal govt
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Clean Air Program GrantsColorado Energy Office Rolling until 2028Reimbursement-based grants to eligible applicants for the implementation of voluntary industrial and manufacturing air pollutant emission reduction projects in Colorado. Next round expected to open in winter 2024.Clean EnergyGrantsMinimum award is $100,000. For private entities, local governments or public-private partnerships.
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Community Electric Bicycle GrantsColorado Energy Office Rolling until May 2026Funding to develop and implement e-bike deployment projects in communities across the state. Up to $25,000. On the 15th of every month until May 15, 2026. Learn more: Grants
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Colorado Energy Office Geothermal Energy Grant Round 2: Single-Structure Geothermal Grant 		Colorado Energy Office TBDReimbursement funding for single-structure geothermal energy or thermal network projects to install geothermal loop systems or ground-source heat pumps within groups of non-networked individual single-family residential buildings, individual multifamily residential buildings, or individual nonresidential buildings.EnvironmentGrants--varies
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Fishing is FunColorado Parks and WildlifeJanuary and NovemberFunding for stream and river habitat improvements, access improvements, perpetual easements for public access, pond and lake habitat improvements, fish retention structures, development of new fishing ponds, and amenity improvements such as shade shelters, benches and restrooms.ORECGrantsLINK
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Shooting Range Development GrantColorado Parks and Wildlife April$5,000 min and maximum TBD based on application. Funding for establishing new shooting ranges and expanding or improving existing ranges across Colorado. For the development of safe, accessible ranges for recreational shooters, hunters and archers, and to help pass important outdoor recreational traditions on to future generations.ORECGrants
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Community Funding PartnershipColorado River Water DistrictQuarterlyFunding for multi-purpose water projects on the Western Slope. Ag, ORECGrants$5,000 - $300,000
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Dark Sky Certification Mentor ProgramColorado Tourism OfficeOctober articipants in the program will receive 70 hours of free consulting from DarkSky Colorado to implement activities that reduce light pollution and protect access to Colorado’s incredible night skies. Successful implementation will increase Colorado’s competitive edge as a destination and provide a wealth of benefits for Colorado communities.TA--
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Destination Mentor ProgramColorado Tourism OfficeOctoberProgram participants will be matched with experienced consultants to provide expertise, resources, mentorship and capacity building. Participating destinations will receive 100 hours of consulting to advance priority projects through June 30, 2025. Program outcomes include completion of one or more priority tourism projects. Participating destinations will receive 100 hours of consulting to advance priority projects through June 30, 2025.
They encourage you to submit a brief LOI prior to completing a full application, or do an LOI call to vet your idea.		TourismTA----Implementation destination marketing organizations, chambers, gov entities,
lodging tax boards, committees, or panels
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Colorado River Basin Water Reserve FundColorado Water Conservation BoardQuarterlyThe Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program provides funding to assist Colorado water users in addressing their critical water supply issues and interests. The funds help eligible entities complete water activities, which may include competitive grants for: ­

Technical assistance regarding permitting, feasibility studies and environmental compliance
Studies or analysis of structural, nonstructural, consumptive and nonconsumptive water needs, projects or activities ­
Design of structural projects or activities
Infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects
Requests for funds from the WSRF program must be approved by at least one of Colorado’s nine basin roundtables prior to submitting an application. The request is then forwarded to the CWCB to evaluate and make final funding decisions. 		WaterGrantsVariesVariesmunicipalities, special, water and sanitation, conservancy, conservations, irrigation and water activity enterprises, counties and State of Colorado agencies
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CPW Non-Motorized Trails GrantsCPQMarch and SeptemberEligible entities include local government, Tribes, and nonprofits. Supports projects that enhance outdoor recreation through trail construction, maintenance, planning, and related activities, while protecting natural and cultural resources. Funding comes from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP).ORECGrants$250,000
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Partners in the Outdoors Grant Program 05/05/2025CPWJuneThis program offered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides grant funds to assist partners across the state in advancing and balancing outdoor recreation with conservation in Colorado.ORECGrants--$10,000planning or implementation
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Outdoor Equity GrantCPWJuneFundign to increase access to the outdoors for youth and families from communities that are traditionally underrepresented in outdoor recreation and conservation.ORECGrants$60,000-100,000
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Colorado Workforce Development CouncilCWDCTBDCWDC offers various funding opportunities(opens in new window) for employers, job seekers, and Sponsors for registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning models.WorkforceGrantsTBDTBD
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2025 Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) Workforce Development Grant.
Department of Natural Resources
November $6.8 million available for the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) Workforce Development Grant. COSWAP is a state-funded program designed to support wildfire risk reduction in Colorado to protect life, property, and infrastructure by providing supported, entry-level, hands-on experience and training opportunities for individuals interested in wildfire mitigation and forestry. This is a two-year grant that will be offered every other year. EnvironmentGrants
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Civic Solutions HubDOLAFall 2025Funding to local governments for new ideas or technologies in the operational space.
First focus area: Workforce
WorkforceGrantsTBD$50,000
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Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program (EIAF) DOLAFebruary with possible additional roundsApplications for administrative planning grants are accepted and approved administratively as long as funds are available. Project types include preliminary design, engineering or feasibility studies.Administrative grant requests must be sent directly to the Regional Manager. Govt or registered COGs
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The Local Planning Capacity grant program - via prop 123 IncentiveDOLAJune and DecemberNew Incentive for Early Adoption of Prop 123 Fast Track. DOLA’s Division of Local Government/CDO has set aside $2 million for an incentive program to reward local governments for early adoption of Proposition 123 fast-track requirements.
Local governments that adopt a Proposition 123-compliant expedited development review process by December 31, 2025 will receive up to $50,000 in grant funding, with no local match required. Local Planning Capacity Grant funds will be awarded and must be spent on eligible planning activities .
Incentives will also be available for local governments that adopt a compliant expedited development review process by June 30, 2026.

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant (ADUG) ProgramDOLAOctoberGrants to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) Supportive Jurisdictions for activities that promote the construction of ADUs. HousingGrants
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The Local Planning Capacity grant program - via prop 123DOLARollingPlanning and capacity for affordable housing. Grant funds could support new staff wages, hiring consultants, implementing new systems and technologies, revising land use development codes, regional collaborations, developing future commitments, or other efforts that achieve fast track goals required by Proposition 123.
Fast Track of affordable housing is the top priority but grant funds can also support increasing planning department capacity, especially planning efforts that impact the number of affordable housing units built towards local Prop 123 commitments. Now includes additional local government project types including comprehensive plans and land use code updates.		HousingGrants20%$200,000Planninglocal govt and tribal entities
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LOMA IIJA Matching FundsDOLARolling Open until funds expendedAllMatching Funds--Match funds to federal applications
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DOLA Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance (DEEC) GrantDOLASeptemberFunding for Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance for eligible CDBGPF projects. Eligible entities are units of government with a project located in at least a 51% low income community OR the project beneficiaries must be at least 51% low income based on local data.Community DevelopmentGrants
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Child Care Facility Technical Assistance ApplicationsDOLA AprilThis cohort is designed to support project teams and partnerships in the planning stage of their child care facility to understand best practices, successful approaches to development, and engage with a network of peers to ensure the highest level of quality and sustainability possible. Future funding may be available. Childcare TA
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Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)DOLA February The Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program is designed to help rural communities comprehensively diversify their local economy and create a more resilient Colorado.Economic DevGrants$150,000govt and COGs
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Childcare Facilities Planning GrantDOLA SeptemberPlanning grants to local and tribal governments to help them better understand child care needs and adopt policy and regulatory best practices in order to promote the development of child care. Interested applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with program staff before applying. Childcare Grants$75,000
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Microgrids for Community Resilience Program: Planning and Construction/Implementation GrantsDOLA TBDGrant is designed to build community resilience regarding electric grid disruptions through the development of microgrids. Grants for planning, construction (generation), and construction (storage/controller)
Clean EnergyGrants30%$1,005,000
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Housing Planning Grant Program (HPGP)DOLA - DLGJuly and DecemberThis program offers grant funds to support housing needs assessments, housing action plans, and comprehensive plans elements (strategic growth and water supply). Program guidelines, application materials, and other relevant information is available on the program website, and interested applicants should email Program Manager Ashley Basham to discuss your project.HousingGrants25%$15000 - $250,000
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Housing Development Grant (HDG)DOLA - DOHJanuary, March, May, October, DecemberHDG provides funds for acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction through a competitive application process to improve, preserve or expand the supply of affordable housing, to finance foreclosure prevention activities in Colorado. Funds vary for rental and homeownership programs. HousingGrantsNonprofit-Developers
Housing Authorities
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Rental and Homeownership DevelopmentDOLA via Prop 12312/2, 01/02, 03/01 04/16 (LOIs)Variety of grant and loan opportunities for affordable housing development, homelessness prevention, or rental assistance projects, download the development application instructions, application, and related forms from this page. See application instructions for Division of Housing priorities, eligibility and requirements.HousingLoans
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Owner Occupied Housing RehabDOLA via Prop 123TBDLoans for owner-occupied housing repairs and ADU construction projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and local governments. The next application cycle for Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation funding is May 1. All comunities in Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt have filed and are eligible to apply.HousingLoans--
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Family Child Care Home Facilities Improvement GrantECE ColoradoOctoberFunding for renovation or equipment/materials to help family child care businesses start up, expand, or maintain consistent operations, increase capacity, and reduce the number of home-based early learning programs closing their doors due to financial restrictions. Must be a licensed family child care home business owner, or in the pre-licensing stage and have already applied for a license. Childcare Grants--$5,000planning or implementation
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GOCOGOCO March, October, November and December annuallyGrants for community impact, land acquisition, planning and capacity, and stewardship/habitat restoration projects.
ORECGrants--$1,000,000
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Colorado CreatesOEDITMayThe Colorado Creates Grant helps organizations and communities create art and cultural activities through general operating support funding. Funds are distributed throughout Colorado with a focus on rural communities.
ArtsGrants -Reimbursement --$4000-$14,000
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Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program (CCCSP)OEDITMayThe intent of this program is to spread the development of semiconductor and advanced industry ecosystems beyond their traditional clusters in the state. Location will be a prime factor in the determination of awards.
Market Study Grants for a detailed analysis of the existing local industry, assets, and gaps relevant to the semiconductor and advanced industries sectors. They will help define the area's competitive positioning, value proposition, and salient opportunities for development, attraction, and retention. $25,000 - $50,000
Implementation Grants to develop an asset or fill a gap relevant to the semiconductor and advanced industries ecosystem. $100,000 - $500,000
Marketing Grants to support marketing and promotional activities targeted to semiconductors and advanced industries. $10,000 - $25,000		Advanced ManufacturingGrants--$500,000planning or implementation
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Rural Jump Start ProgramOEDITRollingBusinesses that establish new operations in specified Rural Jump-Start and Tier 1 Just Transition communities will be eligible to receive up to $40,000 and up to $5,000 per new hire. This is an addition to the existing Rural Jump-Start Zone Tax Credit.
To be eligible, businesses cannot be operating in the State of Colorado at the time of application and cannot compete with similar businesses in the county where they are locating or an adjacent economically distressed county. 		Business Development Grants -Reimbursement --$40,000businesses new to Colorado
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Community Development Block Grant OEDITRolling job creation Economic DivGrants/Loans1 to 1 match$75,000nonprofits, municipalities, governments
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Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention GrantOEDIT February helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado.Light manufacturingGrants2:1$250,000
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Tourism ManagementOEDIT JanuaryThe Tourism Management Grant provides funding for tourism-related projects that develop, enhance or manage visitor experience in Colorado.Grants4:1$20,000
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Tourism Marketing OEDIT SeptemberThe Tourism Marketing Grant provides funding to support tourism marketing campaigns and initiatives. The Tourism Marketing Grant provides funding to support tourism marketing campaigns and initiatives. Eligible projects include development of marketing materials, execution of marketing campaigns, ,Tourism marketing research and data, strategy development, website development and other approved activities.
TourismGrants25%-50%$50,000
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