In an effort to promote the coordinated efforts between the local areas and CDLE that support workforce development activities across the state, Colorado’s Public Workforce System, will now be referred to as Workforce Colorado. Please update any A/D Works! logo you have on your website to the new co-branded logo below. If you are unable to save the image below, please contact us for the file.

• The Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO) and Colorado Disability Funding Committee (CDFC) have opened the Disability Benefit Application Assistance Grant. These grants can fund assistance in obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), as well as Colorado Medicaid benefits and other benefits based on disability. Deadline: January 2, 2026.

• ONEOK Foundation supports programs that enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in the communities where ONEOK operates and where employees work and live. Areas of interest include arts and culture, community improvement, education, the environment, and health and human services. Grant amount: $500-$500,000. Application deadline: None (Requests for greater than $5,000 are reviewed quarterly.)

• The Denver Broncos Community Grant Program provides up to $10,000 in funding to Colorado-based nonprofits and organizations for projects and programs focused on youth ages five to 24. Funding priorities include youth health and wellness, youth and high school football, dynamic in and out of school programming, and access to career pathways. Upcoming deadlines: February 15, 2026; and May 15, 2026.

• The Wish You Well Foundation supports adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering the development and expansion of new and existing adult literacy and educational programs. The focus is on supporting nonprofit organizations that teach adults the literacy skills they need to communicate, grow, and thrive within their communities. Apply for funding after April 1, 2026.

• COEDIT's Advanced Industries Export Grant is open and accepting applications for Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. It is a rolling application deadline.

Board on the Move

On behalf of the Arapahoe/Douglas Workforce Development Board, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shelbi Davis for six years of dedicated service. As Vice Chair, her leadership, vision, and commitment have strengthened our mission and inspired those around her. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on our community, and we are deeply appreciative of the time, energy, and wisdom she has shared. We wish Shelbi continued success and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

We proudly congratulate Josh Brence on being elected Vice Chair. His leadership will help guide us in advancing our vision of sustainable employment through strategic human capital investments that generate positive economic returns for business, industry, and our communities. We are excited for the future under his leadership.

The board is actively seeking new members.

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Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is a proud partner of the American Job Center network.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! programs are federally funded. Visit https://bit.ly/ADWStevensAmendment for more information.