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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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, 2022.

Energy Impact schedule highlights (subject to change) are as follows:

Cycle 21-12: Anticipate $6,500,000 available

Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $600,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: August 2, 2021
- Application period closes: midnight September 3, 2021
- Final awards: December 2021

Cycle 22-05: Anticipate $10,000,000 available

Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $600,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: February 1, 2022
- Applications period closes: March 4, 2022
- Final awards: May 2022

Financial Assistance Available

The amounts available in the two cycles identified above depend on the revenues generated by severance and federal mineral lease collections.