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 incentive encourages film production in Colorado with a performance-based rebate for up to 20% of qualified expenses.
- This is an annual three-day event for tourism professionals and industry leaders to learn and network.
- This position recognizes and supports Colorado musicians whose public service improves Colorado economically, socially, and culturally.
- 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 free certification helps frontline workers become Colorado experts and grow their Colorado-style hospitality.
- 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 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 grant supports an annual workshop that helps motivate and inspire native students who are struggling to find a passion in high school.
- These partners share expertise with filmmakers and help attract productions to their communities.
- This award honors a frontline tourism worker from each of Colorado’s eight travel regions.