SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m. MST. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Follow these steps: Register for an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov starting Friday, April 30. Review the sample application, updated program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options. For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants. Recorded webinar covering RRF program details and a demonstration of the application portal can be found HERE. 

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program

Deadline: July 12 | More info here. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $1 billion available in FY 2021 discretionary grant funding through the RAISE grant program, formerly known as BUILD or TIGER grants. Projects for RAISE funding will be evaluated based on merit criteria that include safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, economic competitiveness, state of good repair, innovation, and partnership. DOT will prioritize projects that can demonstrate improvements to racial equity, reduce impacts of climate change, and create good-paying jobs.

Deadline: June 21 | More info here. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of approximately $10 million in competitive grant funds for FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning. The funds will support comprehensive planning efforts that increase transit access, help connect communities, improve access to public transportation and affordable housing, and support call to combat climate change, advance environmental justice, and promote equitable delivery of benefits to underserved communities. Join a webinar on this program on May 7.

Deadline: May 18 | More info here. The purpose of the program is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. 

Deadline: Rolling | More info here. The purpose of this program is to improve the chances that children in families with low incomes will succeed in school and in life by enhancing the quality of early childhood programs through the development of innovative curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family resources. Applicants may request general support or support for specific projects.

Deadline: July 2 | More info here. This initiative aims to identify and fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States. This program specifically addresses the lack of both private and public investment in children’s mental health and of effective ways to connect innovative ideas with capital. The resulting systemic funding gap has only increased with the deepening crisis in children’s mental health due to COVID-19 and ongoing social injustice issues.

Deadline: May 6 | More info here. Over $249 million will be available through the second grant funding cycle for reimbursement for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices necessary for telehealth programs. The program will be administered on behalf of the FCC by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). 

Deadline: May 19 | More info here. Offered by the Colorado State Forest Service. provides money to fund mitigation projects on nonfederal land in the state. Homeowners associations, community groups, local governments, fire protection districts, nonprofits and others are encouraged to apply. About $6 million in funding is available, and individual grant awards are available up to $1 million.

CDOT has relaunched the Revitalizing Main Streets Program with new stimulus funding. There are now two grant programs with separate applications. A new Larger Safety Infrastructure Grant opportunity (up to $2 million) is accepting applications between April 7-May 14. Small Multimodal & Economic Resiliency Project grants (up to $150,000), accepted on a weekly review basis, are open now. Email Nathan Lindquist with questions: nathan.lindquist@state.co.us.

More info here. This fund provides up to $250 million in working capital loans to Colorado small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic through 2023. We recommend that businesses first take advantage of PPP loans, as they can be forgivable loans.

Deadline: June 30 | More info here. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to provide rural communities with training and technical assistance to improve transportation services and facilities.

Through the Community Ties Giving Program, the Foundation provides Local Grants to nonprofit organizations that address the following categories: Safety, Workforce Development, and Community Spaces. Organizations interested in receiving a grant must complete an online survey to determine eligibility from June 1 through July 31, 2021.

Deadline June 7. More info here. Colorado Creates grants are general operating support for nonprofit arts organizations to provide arts programs and activities to their communities. 

Funds from this loan fund provided by USDA Rural Development. Loans will support the development of small and emerging businesses in the NWCCOG Region (Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Summit counties). Funds can be used for expansion, acquisition, startups, equipment, inventory, or working capital. In order to qualify you must be a for-profit business, have gross revenues less than $1 million, have fewer than 50 employees, and provide documentation of not being able to obtain credit elsewhere. For more information contact Rachel Tuyn, 970.485.0513 or email rtuyn@nwccog.org.

Deadline: May 10 | More info here. Seeks to reduce substance abuse among youth through collaborative action. Specific goals include establishing and strengthening collaboration among communities, public and private nonprofit agencies, and local governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance abuse.

Deadline: May 17 | More info here. to allow first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device approved or cleared under the FDA for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Recipients will train and provide resources to first responders and members of other key community sectors. Recipients will also establish processes, protocols, mechanisms for referral to appropriate treatment and recovery communities.

Deadline: May 12 | More info here. The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program supports the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development of rural communities. These grants fund preservation projects for historic sites, including architectural and engineering services and physical preservation.

Deadline: May 18 | More info here. The purpose of the Challenge Grants program is to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities by enabling infrastructure development and capacity building. Awards aim to help institutions secure long-term support for their core activities.

The State of Workplace Mental Health: New Directions for Total Worker Health^®

May 19 |11am - 12pm | Register here

May 20 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.| Register here

This free workshop offered by ICMA and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in partnership with FEMA is filled with examples of successful economic recovery strategies, and offers opportunities for small group discussions and peer learning.

May 6, noon to 1 p.m. | Register here

May 26 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Register here