The Division of Local Government (DLG) created this resource to help local governments navigate the funding sources available through a variety of Federal and State programs. Sources are broken out by category below.
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DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list and will be updated frequently as new information is available.
Funding Sources
| Program | Agency | Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs | FEMA | Grants | Local Governments |
| Enhanced Air Monitor Grant Competition | EPA | Grants | Community Organizations, tribes, air agencies |
| Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) | CEO | Technical Assistance, Financing | Local Governments |
| RENEW Grant for clean energy projects | DOLA | Grant | Local Governments |
| Commericial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) | CEO | Loan | Commercial and Multifamily Property Owners |
| Special Release of the Colorado Watershed Restoration Grant Program | CWCB / DNR | Grants | Various: Local Governments, utilities, NGOs, community groups affected by fires in 2020. |
| State Revolving Fund Loan Program (SRF) | CDPHE | Loan | Local Governments, water and sanitation districts, improvement districts, private nonprofit public water systems |
| Energy & Mineral Assistance Fund Grant and Loan Program (EIAF) | DOLA | Grants, Loans | Local governments, special districts, school districts |
| Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) | DOLA | Grants | Local Governments |
| Colorado Loans for Energy Upgrades (RENU) | CEO | Loan | Individuals |
| Transfer $40M to Colorado Energy Office Energy Fund: SB21-230 | CEO | Grants, Loans | Various |
| Energy Office Weatherization Assistance Grants: SB21-231 | CEO | Grants | Local Governments |
| Small Communities Water and Wastewater Grants | CDPHE | Grants | Local Governments |
| American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocation | USDT | Grants | Local Governments (NEU funds will be administered by DOLA) |
| Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) | USDA | Grants | Non-profit, state, local, and tribal entities; municipalities and other public bodies |