Press Release

After two decades of dedicated service, Elizabeth Garner, Colorado's State Demographer, has announced her retirement effective November 29, 2024. Garner’s work and commitment have significantly shaped the state’s demographic understanding and planning, leaving an indelible mark on Colorado’s development.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is proud to announce that its Southeast Economic Development Grant Program (SEED Grant Program) has been selected as one of 20 projects nationwide to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Program through the Grid Deployment Office.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) is continuing to accept applications starting today. EMAP was created as a temporary, time-limited response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the economic hardship it created for many households.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's (DOH) State Housing Board, awarded $32.5 million to create or preserve 713 rental units. Additionally, the board allocated over $7.8 million to add up to 137 homeownership units and $3 million for 60 supportive housing units, all aimed at making housing more affordable for Coloradans.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced today that August’s round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $64,940,795 across 82 projects for Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants in Cycle 24-07, the 43rd cycle.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's State Housing Board, awarded over $6.38 million to support the creation or preservation of 147 rental units. Additionally, the board awarded $18.1 million for the addition of up to 87 homeownership units statewide, including 62 permanent condominiums, to make housing more affordable for Coloradans.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced today that July’s round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

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.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced over $2 million in recent awards funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program and state funds through the Microgrids for Community Resilience (MCR) Program. These grants support essential projects to enhance Colorado's electric grid resilience supporting our state’s rural and mountain communities.