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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Pilot program offering low or no cost services in compliance, marketing, and financial consulting provided by subject matter experts to Social Equity Licensee cannabis businesses.
Colorado Grants
Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 44 active grants available to Colorado applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.
Colorado distributes public funding through agencies like Colorado Creative Industries (the state arts agency, housed within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade), the Colorado Department of Education, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA). The state also has a deep private philanthropic sector anchored by long-established family and community foundations across the Front Range and beyond.
44 grants in Colorado
State
Updated daily
What grants are open in Colorado right now?
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Program providing up to 23 accessibility site assessments and free listing on Wheel The World website for verified accessible travel sites.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Supports lenders providing low-interest loans, interest rate buy-downs, and credit enhancements to fund construction and conversion of new accessory dwelling units across Colorado.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Grant helping teams of Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses and nonprofits develop new large-scale projects.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Grant helping Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses develop and commercialize advanced technologies that will be created or manufactured in Colorado.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Grant helping Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting their products and services.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Grant providing funding to Colorado research institutions for applied research in advanced industries and commercialization of products and services in the private sector.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Tax credit encouraging investments in advanced industries businesses by providing tax credits to investors.
Division of Housing Funding · Rolling / Open State
Competitive funding for affordable housing development projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI), Pre-Application, and preliminary budget spreadsheet before submitting a full…
Dept of Agriculture Grants · Rolling / Open State
Helps Colorado farms, ranches, and other agricultural businesses provide paid, hands-on training to interns to help them start careers in agriculture. Since 2019, has invested nearly $1.25M…
Apprenticeship Funding · Rolling / Open State
U.S. Department of Labor initiative aimed at expanding high-quality Registered Apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing.
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Program commissioning artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Destination marketing organization program for the United States working closely with the travel industry to maximize economic and social benefits of travel.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Do-it-yourself program helping communities prepare to become Colorado Creative Districts.
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Lending opportunity for social equity licensed cannabis businesses to receive capital to build and improve their current business operations.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Mentorship and funding opportunity for social equity cannabis businesses who have reached critical business development milestones and demonstrated readiness to seek external investments.
OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Educational program offering vertical-specific content to social equity cannabis businesses at no cost.
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Coalition of partners across the state sharing messaging about preserving and protecting Colorado's natural resources.
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OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State
Credit enhancement helping small and medium-sized businesses in Colorado access loans they would otherwise not get due to insufficient collateral.
$0 - $600,000
CDBG Public Facilities · Closed State
Financial assistance for eligible applicants to complete public facilities and infrastructure projects. Eligible activities include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or…
Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Colorado?
Key Colorado agencies include Colorado Creative Industries (the state arts agency within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade), the Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority for housing programs, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) for community and business development funding.
What foundations serve Colorado?
Colorado is home to several major grantmakers, including the Gates Family Foundation, The Denver Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, the Daniels Fund, and the Rose Community Foundation. These funders support arts, education, health, and community development across the state.
Are there grants for Colorado small businesses?
Yes. The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) administers business and community development programs, and federal Community Development Block Grant dollars flow to local governments for economic development. Regional foundations and community foundations also support entrepreneurship and small-business initiatives.
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