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Colorado grants for Small businesses

Explore 36 grant opportunities

Small Business Primed Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
United for Business
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides free, hands-on support to small business owners in Denver with two to five years of experience, helping them improve operations, marketing, and leadership skills to prepare for sustainable growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
High Efficiency Electric Heating and Appliances Grant Program
$10,850,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and communities in Colorado for the purchase and installation of high-efficiency electric heating and appliances, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

Energy
City or township governments
Clean Fleet Vehicle & Technology Grant Program
$275,000
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Colorado for transitioning their vehicle fleets to low- and zero-emission alternatives, supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and public-private partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
South Thornton Attraction & Revitalization (STAR) Grant
$15,000
City of Thornton
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to new and expanding for-profit businesses in South Thornton, Colorado, to improve their commercial properties and attract more customers.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program
Contact for amount
Watson Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This program provides full funding and support for entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area who are addressing environmental challenges through innovative ventures focused on climate action and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Town of Castle Rock Art and Culture Program
$10,000
Town of Castle Rock
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Castle Rock that provide artistic and cultural programming to enrich the community and stimulate creativity.

Arts
Nonprofits
State ScaleUp Grants
$49,999
Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to employers and apprenticeship sponsors in Colorado to develop or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs, helping to create a skilled and diverse workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Englewood Sustainability Grant Program
$500
City of Englewood
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for community groups, businesses, and individuals in Englewood to implement sustainability projects that benefit the local environment and community.

Community Development
Individuals
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
Nominations open for 2025 Small Business Leaders Award
Contact for amount
Denver BU.S.iness Journal
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program honors outstanding leaders of small businesses in the Denver metro area who have demonstrated innovation, resilience, and community impact, recognizing their achievements through awards and media exposure.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide outdoor education and recreation experiences to underserved youth and families in Colorado, aiming to enhance access and representation for marginalized communities in outdoor activities and conservation efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
CannaBusiness Growth Technical Assistance
Contact for amount
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides free educational resources to social equity cannabis businesses, helping them develop essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based businesses developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them secure funding to advance their projects and stimulate local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Affordable Commercial Grant Pilot Program
$300,000
City of Boulder
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to commercial property owners and managers in Boulder to create affordable spaces for small businesses, particularly those owned by women and minorities, helping them thrive in the community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Fort Collins Dream It Up Planning Grants
$8,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The City of Fort Collins in Colorado is offering Dream It Up Planning Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to various organizations and committed individuals for planning projects that enhance urban habitat and foster connections to nature, with a focus on early project efforts like community engagement, landscape planning, and city amendment processes.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund Grant Program
$400,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Innovative Housing Incentive Program
$450,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to innovative housing manufacturing businesses in Colorado to help alleviate the housing shortage by reimbursing operating expenses and offering incentives for each unit produced and installed in the state.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses