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.

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Notice of Public Meeting

Review and Recommendation on EIAF Program Guidelines

Friday, January 27, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Local Government (DLG) will hold a public meeting of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
Advisory Committee. The purpose of the meeting is to hear input on the Program Guidelines and develop a recommendation for the DOLA Executive Director.

The meeting will be held virtually with login information below.

The link to attend this EIAF Advisory Committee is:

https://meet.google.com/pzy-nodx-wde

PIN: ‪‪901 362 442‬#
To join the meeting by phone:
Phone #: 978-939-6628‬
PIN: 901 362 442‬#

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 December 31, 2023.

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

Cycle 23-07: $25,000,000 available

Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $750,000) applications accepted