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Funding & Technical Assistance
Congressionally Directed Spending Applications Open
Deadline: March 27 | Details here. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper recently announced a joint application for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) fiscal year 2027 (FY27) requests that will remain open until 3/27 at 5 p.m. MDT. CDS is a mechanism by which members of Congress can request funding for specific projects in their home state. In recent years, nonprofits and state, local, and tribal government entities have been eligible for consideration.
Colorado Circular Communities Mini-Grants
Details here. Do you have a project that supports a circular economy? A circular economy is an industrial and economic model that eliminates waste by keeping products, materials, and resources in use for as long as possible and out of landfills. The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) program provides three tiers of funding based on the project’s budget, scope of work, and anticipated effect on building a circular economy in Colorado. Mini Grant awards are up to $50,000 for short-term projects.
Community Resource Center Funder Connections Webinar:
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
March 19 | 10:30 am | Register here. CHFA funding opportunities will be highlighted in this webinar. Participants will gain insight and information on funding Initiatives and grant opportunities, grant application submission and review process, tips for success from the foundation officer. CHFA supports nonprofits and community led initiatives that advance housing stability and economic prosperity in Colorado.
DOLA Housing Planning Grant Program
Funding cycle open March 2- 30 | Details here. Colorado Department of Local Affairs' HPLN Grant Program offers funding to support Housing Needs Assessments, Housing Action Plans, and Comprehensive Plan Elements (strategic growth and water supply).
Colorado Forest Legacy Program
Deadline: May 1 | Details here. The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) established the Forest Legacy Program (FLP) in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve environmentally, economically, and culturally important forests in Colorado. Through the FLP, the CSFS conserves forests through the establishment of conservation easements on private land or by purchasing private land for public use. Private landowners, land trust, and municipalities are eligible participants and are encouraged to learn more and apply.
Apprenticeship Colorado Youth Engagement Grants
Deadline: April 3 | Details here. These are competitive awards to support organizations that will pilot strategies that increase awareness of, access to, and participation in Registered Apprenticeship Programs for youth ages 16-24 in Colorado. Entities that are eligible to apply for the Youth Engagement Grants include single organizations or groups of organizations that are positioned to increase access to Registered Apprenticeship Programs for youth.
Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program
Deadline: May 31 | Details here. Cycle 5 of the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program is officially open. This program is a suite of three reimbursement grants that are available to local, county, and tribal governments; regional economic development organizations; and consortia led by those governments and organizations to identify, develop, and market local assets that are relevant to the semiconductor and advanced industries ecosystems. If your community is interested in developing these industries, please follow this link to apply.
Resources & News
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Local Community Funding Guide
The Division of Local Government (DLG) created this comprehensive resource to help local governments and nonprofit community organizations navigate the funding sources available through a variety of Federal and State programs. While not an exhaustive list, this guide is updated frequently as new information is available.
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