Programs and Funding

  • This program certifies communities that contribute to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts.
  • This annual event is for Colorado creatives to connect, learn, and be inspired.
  • Participants in the Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor program will receive 70 hours of free consulting support from DarkSky Colorado to implement activities that reduce light pollution and protect access to Colorado’s incredible night skies.
  • This is an annual three-day event for tourism professionals and industry leaders to learn and network.
  • This federal program encourages long-term investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax incentives for investing in real estate projects.
  • This annual event consists of networking, idea sharing, and expert discussions to build and sustain the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado.
  • This free certification helps frontline workers become Colorado experts and grow their Colorado-style hospitality.
  • This program encourages development in economically distressed areas of the state through tax incentives.
  • This series of events addresses the need for community engagement and education during COVID-19 by providing webinars to the creative film and media community.
  • These awards honor community members for civic leadership and volunteerism in creative industries.
  • This program supports HUBZone-certified small businesses in designated areas of the State by providing them with preferential treatment in awarding federal contracts.
  • These trade shows provide an opportunity for destination marketing organizations to join the Colorado booth.
  • This program will provide one-time scholarships to 2024 high school graduates and equivalent completers that reside in Colorado for use in the 2024-2025 academic year, and will prioritize those who pursue an in-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathway as indicated by Colorado’s labor market index data.
  • This award honors a frontline tourism worker from each of Colorado’s eight travel regions.
  • These missions promote foreign investment into Colorado and help Colorado companies become more globally competitive.