Colorado Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides financial support to rural manufacturers in Colorado affected by the pandemic, enabling them to access valuable consulting services at a reduced cost to improve their operations.

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.

This grant recognizes and supports early-stage for-profit businesses in Northern Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate strong ethical leadership, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and actively engage with their local communities.

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small, locally owned businesses in Englewood for capital improvements that enhance their operations and facilities.

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.

This program provides funding to Colorado-based companies developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them overcome early-stage funding challenges and promote local economic growth.

This grant provides financial assistance to Colorado communities for planning economic development projects that create or retain jobs, particularly for low- to moderate-income individuals.

This grant provides financial support to licensed businesses in Parachute for exterior improvements to their commercial properties, enhancing the town's visual appeal.

This program provides funding to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low-to-moderate income residents in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Colorado.

This program provides cash incentives to businesses expanding or relocating to Colorado, aimed at creating new jobs and boosting the local economy.

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

This funding initiative provides financial support to Colorado-based research institutions for developing innovative technologies that can lead to market-ready products in advanced industries like aerospace, bioscience, and energy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and medium-sized Colorado businesses in advanced industries to help them expand into international markets through reimbursement of eligible export-related expenses.

This grant provides financial incentives to businesses in Colorado that are expanding or relocating and creating new permanent jobs, contingent upon local government funding support.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

The Larimer County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is offering its Impact Fund Grant Program to invest in and enrich community-based behavioral health services. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address the behavioral health needs of Larimer County community members through strategic funding. The program is part of a 20-year sales tax initiative, demonstrating a long-term commitment to improving local behavioral health programming. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are residents of Larimer County, with a focus on those requiring behavioral health services. The impact goals are broad and aim to foster a healthier community through improved access, coordination, and early intervention in behavioral health. The program seeks to reduce stigma, increase public awareness, and ensure the provision of quality preventative care. The funding priorities of the Impact Fund Grant Program include Access & Affordability, Care Coordination & System Integration, Early Identification & Intervention, Stigma Reduction & Public Awareness, Quality Care, and Prevention. BHS funds organizations through two types of grants: Targeted Grants and Responsive Grants. Program/Project support grants typically range from $10,000 to $150,000, with requests up to $250,000 considered. The project period is up to 12 months. Expected outcomes include enhanced accessibility and affordability of behavioral health services, more streamlined care coordination, and earlier identification and intervention for those in need. The program also aims to achieve measurable results in stigma reduction and public awareness campaigns, leading to an increase in quality care and effective prevention strategies across Larimer County. The BHS does not provide general operating support but restricts funds to direct or indirect behavioral health services for Larimer County residents, limiting overhead costs to 20% of the budget, ensuring funds are primarily directed to services.

The 2024 Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) Operations Grant is designed to support 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organizations based in Bloomington, Indiana. This grant aligns with BAC's mission to foster a vibrant arts community by providing essential operational funding. The grant's primary objective is to ensure the fiscal soundness and organizational capacity of arts organizations that demonstrate a clear mission and planning to achieve it. Funding can be utilized for various organizational costs, including overhead, staff salaries, and programmatic expenses, reflecting a commitment to the holistic health of the arts sector. The target beneficiaries are nonprofit arts organizations with a primary mission centered around arts, located in Bloomington, Indiana. These organizations must possess a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS and have an annual operating budget not exceeding $500,000. The grant aims to empower these organizations to address community needs, engage in larger community dialogues, and connect with diverse communities within Bloomington. The expected outcome is a more robust and inclusive arts landscape within the city, with organizations that are fiscally stable and actively contributing to the cultural fabric. The grant prioritizes organizational capacity, community impact, and equity and inclusion. Evaluation criteria specifically assess whether an organization demonstrates a clear mission and planning, is fiscally sound, and has committed staff or volunteers. For community impact, the focus is on whether the organization addresses a community need, engages in broader community dialogues, and reaches out to various communities in Bloomington. Furthermore, a strong emphasis is placed on an organization's actionable steps to increase equity and inclusion, ensuring that the grant supports a diverse and accessible arts environment. Measurable results include an increase in the number of financially stable arts organizations, enhanced community engagement through arts programming, and demonstrable progress in equity and inclusion initiatives within recipient organizations. While specific financial outcomes are tied to up to 5% of an organization's operating budget (not exceeding $5000), the broader impact is seen in the sustained operation and growth of Bloomington's arts sector. The BAC's strategic priority is to cultivate a thriving arts ecosystem through direct financial support and by encouraging responsible organizational practices and meaningful community engagement.

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.