Programs and Funding

  • This program commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
  • This do-it-yourself program helps communities prepare to become Colorado Creative Districts.
  • This program provides eligible semiconductor companies access to specific types of Enterprise Zone income tax credits; Colorado municipalities and counties must establish a CHIPS Zone through application to the EDC before companies can access these benefits.
  • This program teaches cultural and community leaders how to handle change in organizations, communities, and their daily lives.
  • This grant finances various projects across the state that create or revitalize mixed-use commercial centers.
  • 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.
  • This program commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
  • The laureate advocates for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events at the state capitol, schools, libraries, and literary festivals.
  • This program helps Colorado artists by highlighting their work through rotating art exhibitions to the State Capitol building.
  • This program places creative arts therapies in the Pikes Peak region for veterans, service members, and their families and caregivers.
  • The consultant can answer questions you may have about becoming an employee-owned company.
  • This tax credit covers up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs to employee ownership (up to $150,000.00). Check the program page to learn more about the recently expanded program.
  • This grant funds the creation, documentation, presentation, and/or teaching of folk and traditional arts.
  • This award honors Colorado-based companies that have exported products or services for at least two years.
  • These awards honor community members for civic leadership and volunteerism in creative industries.
  • This tax credit is an eight-year job creation incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or country relocation and expansion projects.
  • This program provides free technical assistance, consulting, and funding to help rural communities create economic development strategies.
  • This program helps communities convert buildings into affordable living and work spaces for creatives.
  • This grant helps small businesses expand internationally by funding international business development activities.
  • This cash incentive is a five-year program for competitive business expansion or relocation projects.
  • These missions promote foreign investment into Colorado and help Colorado companies become more globally competitive.