Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF)

The purpose of the EIAF Program is to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally-owned land.

Notice of Public Meetings

CYCLE 22-06 TIER II PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Local Government (DLG) will hold in-person public hearings to review all Cycle 22-06 Tier II applications on May 25, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and again on May 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This hearing will be held at the Golden Hotel, 800 Eleventh Street, Golden, CO 80401. This hearing will also be available virtually and virtual meeting information is below.

EIAF Cycle 22-06 Tier II Public Hearing Virtual access:

Google Meet joining info May 25, 2022
Video link: https://meet.google.com/tmn-jodu-wcr
By phone: 1 904-900-0961
PIN: 379 027 166‬#‬‬‬‬

Google Meet joining info May 26, 2022
Video link: https://meet.google.com/idt-pzgr-fee
By phone: 1 507-291-9853
PIN: ‬ 726 272 726‬#‬‬‬

Apply and Manage Grant

Eligibility

Eligible entities to receive grants and loans include municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts and other political subdivisions and state agencies.

DOLA’s intent in administering this grant program is to do as outlined in statute and promote sustainable community development, increase livability and resilience of communities through strategic investments in asset-building activities. The most successful applications into this program are those that demonstrate urgency and local commitment to get the project done, show a high priority for the proposed application, are prepared to start work, and can demonstrate a relationship to energy and mineral impact in rural Colorado.

Application

The Department of Local Affairs is pleased to announce the following schedule for applications into in the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program through June 30, 2023.

Energy Impact schedule highlights (dates and funding available subject to change) are as follows:

Cycle 22-06: Anticipate $15,000,000 available
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $750,000) applications accepted
-    Application period opens: February 1, 2022
-    Applications period closes: March 1, 2022
-    Final awards: June 2022

Cycle 22-12: $15,000,000 available
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $750,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: August 1, 2022
- Application period closes: midnight September 1, 2022
- Final awards: December 2022

Cycle 23-06: $15,000,000 available
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $750,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: February 1, 2023
- Application period closes: midnight March 1, 2023
- Final awards: June 2023