Rural Technical Assistance Program

Enriching Local Economies With Help from the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation Grant

With dynamic outdoor spaces and a never-ending list of recreational activities to choose from, spending time outside is a central part of the Colorado lifestyle. From an economic standpoint, it’s no surprise that in 2023, outdoor recreationists spent over $52.1 billion dollars on trips and equipment in Colorado, contributing to

OEDIT's and CDLE's Impactful Work for the Just Transition National Strategy

Colorado Just Transition Action Plan

On December 31, 2020, the Colorado Just Transition Action Plan was submitted to Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Legislature.

The plan’s recommendations include supporting coal transition workers who are or will be laid off by connecting them with job and training opportunities, local, state

OEDIT’s Rural Technical Assistance Program and Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry help rural communities tap into the outdoor recreation economy 

Colorado has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor recreation and industry service providers, and for these reasons, manufacturers find the state a welcoming place to prosper while enjoying the quality of life Colorado communities provide. As rural communities seek opportunities to diversify their economies, the outdoor recreation industry