Division of Local Government

As Part of Governor Polis’s Commitment to Creating a House of Every Colorado Budget, Director De Cambra Announces Over $35M Investment in Statewide Community Development, Bringing Nearly 2,000 Affordable Housing Units to Colorado

Through the Strong Communities Grant Program, The Department of Local Affairs and Executive Director Maria De Cambra are proud to announce support of 16 projects statewide, providing nearly 2,000 affordable housing units (combination of rental and for sale options).

Executive Director De Cambra Announces the New Division of Local Government Director

Today, Director De Cambra is pleased to appoint Eric Bergman to serve as the Director of the Division of Local Government.

Department of Local Affairs Launches Three Initiatives in the Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund

The Climate Resilience Challenge, Main Street LIVE, and the More Housing Now and Land Use Initiative will begin accepting application today, March 1, 2024 through April 1, 2024

As a Part of Governor Polis’ Goals for Strategic Growth, the Department of Local Affairs Awards Over $1.47M in Planning Grants to Local Governments

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), in partnership with Colorado Energy Office and Colorado Department of Transportation, awarded $1,476,700 in planning grants across 10 jurisdictions in Colorado as part of the Strong Communities Grant Program.

The Department of Local Affairs Awards More Than $69M Energy/Mineral Impact Grants to 73 Communities Across Colorado

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $69,721,151, across 80 projects, in 73 communities for Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants for the Cycle 23-11.

The Department of Local Affairs Announces the Designation of Limon as a Main Street Community

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Colorado Main Street Program has designated the Town of Limon as an official Main Street community.

The Department of Local Affairs Awards More Than $36M Energy/Mineral Impact Grants Across The State of Colorado

The Division of Local Government has awarded a total of $36,082,319 for Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants for the recent 23-07 Tier I, Tier II, Broadband, and Renewable Energy projects.

El Departamento de Asuntos Locales, a través de la Red Regional de Socios de Acceso, busca solicitantes para el Programa de Subvenciones de Infraestructura sin fines de lucro

El Departamento de Asuntos Locales (DOLA), a través de la Red de Socios de Acceso Regional, busca pequeños solicitantes sin ánimo de lucro, con presupuestos anuales de entre 150.000 y 2.000.000 de dólares, que se hayan visto afectados por las secuelas en infraestructuras de COVID-19. Aunque la subvención no se destina a la programación, abre las puertas a otras oportunidades como la planificación estratégica, el desarrollo profesional de la junta directiva y el personal, la tecnología, etc. La solicitud se abrirá el 5 de julio de 2023 y se cerrará el 31 de agosto de 2023.

The Department of Local Affairs, Through the Regional Access Partners Network, Seeks Applicants for the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Regional Access Partners Network, seeks small nonprofit applicants, with annual budgets between $150,000 and $2,000,000, that have been affected by the infrastructure aftermath of COVID-19. While the grant is not for programming, it does open doors for other opportunities such as strategic planning, professional development for board and staff, technology, etc. The application will open on July 5, 2023 and close on August 31, 2023.

The Department of Local Affairs Announces the Designation of Ouray and Silverton as Main Street Communities

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Colorado Main Street Program has designated the City of Ouray and the Town of Silverton as official Main Street communities.