Programs and Funding

  • This program certifies communities that contribute to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts.
  • 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 federal program encourages long-term investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax incentives for investing in real estate projects.
  • This directory provides listings of outdoor recreation businesses in Colorado.
  • This tax credit helps rehabilitate historic, owner-occupied commercial properties.
  • 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 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 supports outdoor recreation business development through research, partnerships, trade shows, and trade and investment missions.
  • This grant and tax credit helps new businesses start in or move into rural, economically distressed areas and hire new employees.