NWCCOG Economic Development District
Resources Bulletin
January 31, 2022
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Funding & Technical Assistance
Affordable Housing Strategies Planning Grant Program (IHOP)
The Planning Grant Program (IHOP) has over $4,000,000 left in funding available to help local governments understand their housing needs and adopt policy and regulatory strategies to qualify for the Incentives Grant Program. Planning Grants can fund data collection (e.g., housing needs assessments, code audits, and/or housing action plans. Eligible Organizations: Colorado municipalities and counties. Award Amount: No set max, but so far, awards have been made between $45,000 and $200,000. Local Match: 25% local match of the total project cost required, with option to request a reduced match after consulting with your DOLA Regional Manager. Email Christy.Wiseman@state.co.us with questions about the Planning Grant Program.
NTIA public virtual listening sessions on IIJA grant programs
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host listening sessions on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) grant programs:
February 9 | 12:30 pm– 2 pm | Enabling Middle Mile Infrastructure Program | Register here
February 23 | 12:30 pm – 2 pm | Digital Equity Act Programs | Register here
Can’t attend? The webinars will be recorded and uploaded here.
National Park Service Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
Deadline: Feb. 22 | More info here. The National Park Service is offering up to $750,000 to fund grant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development of rural communities. Nonprofits, state governments, local governments are eligible. Properties must be located in an area defined as rural by the US Census and listed in or determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
The Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant Program
Deadline: Feb. 14 | More info here. Provides support to recruit and train EMS personnel in rural areas, with a particular focus on addressing mental and substance use disorders. Supported activities include courses for certifications, training to meet government requirements and to maintain licenses and certifications, acquisition of emergency medical services equipment, and purchase of the opioid overdose antidote Naloxone and training for EMS personnel on its use in emergency opioid overdose situations.
Kessler Foundation's Signature Employment Grants
Deadline: February 22 | More info here. provide support nationally for new pilot initiatives, demonstration projects, and social ventures that lead to a generation of new ideas to solve the high unemployment and underemployment of individuals with disabilities. For the 2022 grant request for proposals, the Foundation has a special interest in projects that address the intersection of race, class, gender, disability, and poverty within the framework of helping individuals with disabilities obtain employment or re-enter the job market.
New Media Ventures: Investments Advance Startups Promoting Progressive Change
Deadline: Feb. 15 | Visit NMV website to submit an online intake form. New Media Ventures (NMV) invests in entrepreneurs and activists who are strengthening our democracy, building progressive political power, and/or empowering historically marginalized communities. NMV is mission-driven and aims to invest in startups that are working to advance progressive change in a variety of fields, including environmental protection, economic equality, racial justice, and a thriving democracy. The primary focus areas are media and narrative, organizing and advocacy, and elections and civic engagement. NMV typically gives unrestricted grants to nonprofits and makes investments in for-profits. (most often via convertible notes).
Operation Turn-Key Grants
Deadline: the 15th of every month | More info here. The DOLA Division of Housing is requesting applications for funding for the acquisition of land and/or existing properties suitable for the purpose of providing or developing Non-Congregate Shelter, Supportive Housing, or Affordable Housing.
Tourism Management Grant
Deadline: March 3. The Tourism Management Grant Program provides funding to support projects that develop, enhance or better manage visitor experiences. Projects will target the technical development of tourism in Colorado and projects that develop the statewide tourism industry. The grant prioritizes projects that are new efforts and initiatives and target the technical development of tourism in Colorado. Any request needs to have a minimum funding ratio of 1-to-4 non-grant funding to grant funding. For example, if you request a grant of $10,000, you need to have at least $2,500 in other funding.
EDA American Rescue Plan Programs: Investing in America’s Communities
Renewable and Clean Energy Initiative (HB21-1253) Grants
Deadline: Rolling | More info here. Support the development and construction of renewable and clean energy infrastructure in all areas of the state especially in communities in which renewable and clean energy infrastructure is sparse.
Great Outdoors Colorado Planning & Capacity Grants
Deadline: February 21, 2021. The Great Outdoor Colorado (GOCO) Planning & Capacity grants help our partners with planning, capacity, research, education, as well as further exploring issues and examining trends in the outdoors. Funding can accommodate a wide range of projects, including strategic plans and master plans. GOCO also invests in capacity-building and education efforts that help our partners make better informed decisions and take the appropriate actions. Through this program, GOCO also invests in research projects to share and further knowledge and facilitate learning in conservation and recreation.
Revitalizing Main Streets: Additional Funding Available
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2022 | More info here. This program now has an additional $22,160,000 available to support transportation infrastructure projects across the State of Colorado.
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Training Opportunities & Events
Colorado Broadband Office Capital Projects Listening Session
Colorado is receiving $171M in State Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Colorado Broadband Office will provide a brief update on the eligible uses and timeline of these funds and then open each session with some guided questions to hear your feedback on the needs of your community. Everyone is welcome to participate (ISP, community members, COGs, Rural Electric, Community Anchor Institutions, Utilities, Non-profits, etc.)
APA Webinar: Responding to Climate Change
This webinar, sponsored by APA's Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (ENRE) Division, will include three presentations on the topics of green infrastructure, hazard mitigation planning, and wildfire hazard mitigation strategies.
CML Annual Legislative Workshop
This annual day-long workshop is your opportunity to discuss key municipal issues before the General Assembly, CML's 2022 legislative program, and what you can do to influence the legislative process. Receive state and federal updates and hear panelists discuss pertinent legislative topics.
Webinar: Future-Focused Economic Development in Rural America
Economic development is often centered on ensuring that people have access to a livelihood and a local system of support that makes economic prosperity possible. In this EDA funded session, the Center on Rural Innovation and Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc. will discuss the technology-driven trends that rural economic development leaders need to understand to develop effective strategies, and share case studies illustrating how rural communities are taking advantage of tech-based economic development to drive entrepreneurship and economic prosperity.
Saving Places 2022 Hybrid Conference: Perspectives in Preservation
February 7-8/9 | Register here. Offered by Colorado Preservation, Inc. CPI in 2022 embraces a new hybrid structure for the conference that combines in-person, online, and On-the-Road training presented in the proposed location of San Luis (details are unfolding!). At its core, the Saving Places conference provides critical training, networking, and educational opportunities to support the preservation community locally and nationwide.
Downtown Colorado Inc. Annual Conference
Get ready because we have been holding back for two years and we are going to bring the fun. Join us for the valuable peer-to-peer exchange, innovative plenaries, and dynamic tours and lunches. And don't forget the Challenge Studios, BID/DDA + URA Networking, and pitch sessions!
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Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
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