Programs and Funding

  • This program is made up of a coalition of partners across the state that share important messaging about preserving and protecting our state’s natural resources.
  • 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 toolkit helps your community or business install and promote electric vehicle charging stations along Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways.
  • This federal program encourages long-term investments in designated low-income communities by giving investors tax incentives for investing in real estate projects.
  • This program offers free help, through English and Spanish speaking consultants, to start or expand a business in Commerce City.
  • This grant helps Colorado communities plan economic development projects that create or retain permanent jobs.
  • This toolkit offers a variety of crisis communications preparedness and recovery assets for communities and organizations impacted by natural disasters and tourism crisis situations.
  • 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 grant provides up to 50% of eligible direct support costs, not to exceed $200,000 for hosting events in Colorado that take place on or before June 30, 2024.
  • Este programa ofrece consultas en inglés y español a todos los pequeñas negocios sobre una variedad de temas que incluyen cómo iniciar un negocio, financiamiento, desarrollo de negocios, certificaciones gubernamentales, además de ser esa conexión para usted con nuestra comunidad local.
  • This program helps fund large tourism projects to attract new visitors from out of state after the 2008 Great Recession. This program has awarded all funds.
  • This program provides free technical assistance, consulting, and funding to help rural communities create economic development strategies.
  • This grant provides funding to support projects that develop, enhance or better manage visitor experiences.
  • This grant provides funding to support tourism marketing and promotional campaigns.
  • This program provides funding to eligible applicants to support the economic recovery of the travel and tourism industry in Colorado through the execution of tourism marketing and promotional campaigns.