Division of Local Government

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) recently awarded $780,000 to 10 projects across Colorado through the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program, which aims to help rural communities diversify their local economies and build resilience.

After almost two years, the Housing Recovery Program (HRP) will wind down intake of applications on July 15, 2024 for all Rebuilding and Mitigation forgivable and traditional loan applications from recent disasters prioritizing lower income Coloradans with the remaining funds.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $39,036,715 across 73 projects for Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants in Cycle 24-03.

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).

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

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

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

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.