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Colorado Small Business Grants and Programs (State) is sponsored by State of Colorado. State-level small business support requiring participation in at least four program events. Applicants must be 18+, U. S. citizens or legal residents, supporting minority and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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Small Business Grant Programs Click here for COVID-19 Resources & Information --> Get Started --> Customer Portal Grants to drive your business Small Business Grant Programs CEF does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) CEF helped to administer a $225,000 grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing more than $24 million in grant dollars to El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits. Marshall Fire Small Business CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Small Business Grant Programs CEF works with different partners to evaluate and distribute grant dollars for various programs. Small Business Grant Programs Small Business Grant Assistance Programs does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. As cities, counties, and other partners look to create new grant programs to help small businesses, we work diligently to facilitate those programs and make them available to you. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) A program implementing a $225,000 one-time competitive grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment. This is now closed. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. Marshall Fire Small Business Grants Program (2023) CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing
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Small Business Grant Programs Click here for COVID-19 Resources & Information --> Get Started --> Customer Portal Grants to drive your business Small Business Grant Programs CEF does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado.
Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) CEF helped to administer a $225,000 grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment.
Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing more than $24 million in grant dollars to El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits.
Marshall Fire Small Business CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire. One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Small Business Grant Programs CEF works with different partners to evaluate and distribute grant dollars for various programs.
Small Business Grant Programs Small Business Grant Assistance Programs does not offer any grants, but CEF helps administer several grant assistance programs for small businesses across Colorado. As cities, counties, and other partners look to create new grant programs to help small businesses, we work diligently to facilitate those programs and make them available to you.
One source to look for grants or funding is the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Boulder County Small Business Grant/Changing Economic Environment Program (2024) A program implementing a $225,000 one-time competitive grant opportunity supporting small businesses in Unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the costs (including labor costs) of doing business in the County's rapidly changing economic environment.
This is now closed. Boulder ARPA Small Business Grant Program CEF helped to administer this grant program, providing more than $500K in grant dollars to City of Boulder small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. Marshall Fire Small Business Grants Program (2023) CEF helped to administer 20 grants with this grant program, providing $400K in grant dollars to Boulder County small businesses impacted by the Marshall Fire.
El Paso County Regional Small Business Relief Fund CEF helped to administer two rounds of this grant program, providing more than $24 million in grant dollars to El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits. Disproportionately Impacted Business (DIB) Relief Program CEF helped administer two rounds of applications, providing $1. 8 million in program dollars.
Boulder County Small Business This grant program, awarded $1. 9 million dollars in needed financial assistance to certain Boulder County small businesses. Pikes Peak Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program Over $1.
2 million grant dollars were awarded to certain El Paso County small businesses considered to be especially hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Energize Colorado Gap Fund CEF was a participating lender for this statewide grant and loan program for Colorado small businesses. Through this program, over $10 million dollars were awarded to businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees.
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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age, or national origin. Colorado Enterprise Fund is a registered 501(c)(3), Colorado, USA Straight From Our Community of Entrepreneurs " CEF's support relieved us from short-term, high-interest loans, enabling us to focus on gaining larger projects.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens or legal residents age 18+; participation in four program events required Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Amendment 35 funding opportunities: is sponsored by State of Colorado. Cancer, Cardiovascular and Chronic Pulmonary Disease Grant Program. Health Disparities and Community Grant Program Category: Health. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information See Colorado state grant listing for funding details.; eligibility guidance See the Colorado state grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Water quality grants. is sponsored by State of Colorado. Water quality loans . <span style="fo Category: Environment. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information See Colorado state grant listing for funding details.; eligibility guidance See the Colorado state grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Cancer prevention funding opportunities. is sponsored by State of Colorado. Cancer, Cardiovascular and Chronic Pulmonary Disease Program funding opportunities . Chronic Disease Prevention and Management funding o Category: Disease Prevention. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information See Colorado state grant listing for funding details.; eligibility guidance See the Colorado state grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
YouthBuild 2025 Grant Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Funds pre-apprenticeship programs for opportunity youth ages 16-24. While construction is a core requirement, the 'Construction Plus' component allows for vocational training in other high-demand sectors like mechanical repair. Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information $1,000,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, state/local governments, and Tribal entities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
YouthBuild (Department of Labor) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Federal funding for youth workforce training programs; could be adapted to support vocational training in food entrepreneurship like ice‑cream making. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Opportunity Listing - YouthBuild 2025 An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. You've been logged out. Please sign in again. YouthBuild 2025: FOA-ETA-26-38 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17.274 -- YouthBuild Last Updated: December 23, 2025 View version history on Grants.gov Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth. YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing... for their community. Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Special district governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education See the Funding Opportunity, Section II.A for complete eligibility information. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization"s religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated YouthBuild_2025_FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf YouthBuild 2025 FOA-ETA-26-38.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:20 PM UTC Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf Dec 23, 2025 03:21 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training To give feedback, contact: simpler@grants.gov Grants.gov Support Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Varied—up to several million per grant; eligibility guidance Organizations serving youth in disadvantaged communities; nonprofit or public entities eligible ([startuplaunchday. com](https://startuplaunchday. com/grants/? utm_source=openai)). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Special Events Grant Program is sponsored by City of Edwardsville, Illinois. Reimbursement grants to nonprofit organizations hosting free, community‑focused events between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027—suitable for a youth ice cream eating contest. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: APP LICATI ON FOR SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT The Ci ty of Edwar dsvil le Special Events Gr ant Program was establi shed to enh ance the economic im pact of special events held in our commun ity. The gra nt is a reimbu rs ement gra nt and not designed to cove r the entire cost of an event . The progr am is designed to assist an orga nization in the ir eve nt by reimbursing marketing and municipal fees incurred . Priority will be give n to distinct ive and cr eative project s or eve nts that supp ort the goals and missi on of the Ci ty of Edwar dsvill e. Organizations are limited to one grant per year . The program year is from 5/1/ 202 6 to 4/30/ 202 7. Any orga nization market ing a project /e vent to attrac t visitors to Edwar dsville may apply for Special Event Grant . Each event must be approved by the Recreation, Arts, and Special Events Board. Quali fying events must mee t the following criteria: a. Gra nt app li cat ions are due March 2nd , 202 6. b. Maximu m gra nt award shall not ex cee d $8,000. c. Orga nization s are limited to one gra nt per program year. d. Event must be free to the public. e. Appli cants will be notifi ed of the grant award via email. f. Entities with tax leveling authority are not eligible to apply. 1. The appli cant must be a registered non-profit orga nization with the Illinois Secretary of State at the 2. Al l materi als and ad vertisements should iden tify, whe re poss ible, the City of Edwardsvill e as a 3. App li cant must submit eviden ce of all required paymen ts. The foll owing are acceptable form s of proof: vendor invoices, copies of credit card receipts, cop ies of canceled checks, on-line bil l pa y transaction registers, origina l tear sheets of pri nt ads, sc reens hots of on lin e ad s, samples of pri nted materi als, or statements of other ac ceptable evidence of paymen ts. No advance pa yments are 4. Al l receipts, project budget recap , and ancill ary supporting do cumentation must be submi tted within 90 days from the last day of the event . 5. All invoices for charges for services must be paid prior to grant reimbursement. City charges may include, but Application snapshot: target deadline March 2, 2026; published funding information Up to $8,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Edwardsville, IL community Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.