The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade has announced a variety of grants for individuals and small businesses, nonprofits and other entities. Information: oedit.colorado.gov/programs-and-funding.
Arts in Society Grant: This funds projects that help arts organizations and artists find solutions to civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities. Applications due Sept. 14.
Tourism Marketing Matching Grant: This year, the maximum grant amount has been raised to $40,000 and matching requirements have been lowered to address lower budgets impacting organizations in the industry. The grant helps nonprofit organizations, destination marketing organizations and city and county governments market themselves to increase traveler spending in Colorado. Applications due Sept. 23.
Economic Development Organization Recovery Grant: This helps Colorado organizations that support economic development maintain operations and economic recovery efforts. Grants of up to $25,000 and $50,000 are available, depending on the size of the population served. Applications due Oct. 1.
Colorado Community Revitalization Grant: This grant provides gap funding for projects in creative districts, historic districts, main streets or neighborhood commercial centers. Applications will close for the first round on Oct. 1.
Colorado Arts Relief Grant: This provides $15.5 million for a second round of funding to support arts, artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications due Oct. 15.
Employee Ownership Trial Grant: This grant is available to Colorado-headquartered small businesses to pay for the reimbursement of professional technical services required to transition businesses to become a Colorado Employee Owned Company. Applications due Oct. 29.
Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program: This program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves. Businesses will be able to take advantage of this program starting sometime this month.