Working with the Division of Local Government
Leverage federal, non-profit, and philanthropic resources for local governments and their business communities, non-profit partners, and residents.
Rebuild stronger, safer, and more resilient communities in the face of natural disasters, state or federal emergencies, Covid recovery, and more.
Keep local government operating smoothly by getting training and technical assistance for a myriad of issues and concerns for your local government.
Access a variety of informative studies in addition to submit reports and filings as required for state or federal proceeds.
Check-in with Your Regional Manager Team
A Regional Manager can help develop your projects with careful consideration of the mixture of available funding from a wide variety of sources. Each Regional Manager has extensive experience at the local, county, and state levels in project development and funding. In addition to project planning, Regional Managers have the skill and resources to assist in budgeting, facilitation and strategic planning.
A Regional Assistant can help you manage your contract requirements and the financial obligations to your grant. They can provide training and resources for using the portal, filling out requests for reimbursement forms and reports, and finalizing documentation for your project.
2024 Land Use and Housing Legislation
The Community Development Office at the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Governments has been tasked with implementing a number of bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session and is working to provide guidance and assistance for local governments on complying with them.
Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Initiatives
The Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) has announced three new initiatives to assist communities to integrate climate resilience, renewable energy, livability and long-term sustainability through bold, transformative projects.
Housing Recovery Program
The State of Colorado Housing Recovery Program provides grants and loans for those who have been impacted by state-declared disasters. Additional rebuilding resources are provided for those needing assistance in order to remain in their communities following a natural disaster. The program aims to promote rebuilding in accordance with high-performance building standards adopted by local communities and voluntary sustainable building elements that exceed local code requirements, including the incorporation of fire-resistant building materials and energy efficiency measures.
Bi-Monthly Local Government Resources Call
Third Wednesday of Every Other Month | 11 a.m.
Hosted by the Division of Local Government's Colorado Resiliency Office in partnership with the Governor's Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives, this monthly call for local governments and communities covers DOLA and partner agency updates and focuses on resources surrounding the unprecedented available funding opportunities at the federal and State level.
