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Three application cycles in 2026: January-March, April-June, July-September. Currently in the April-June cycle.
Impact Grants - C3 - Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise is sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Impact grants are available for projects that contribute to a circular economy, including waste aversion and diversion efforts through sustainable design, remanufacturing, reuse, repair, recovery, collection, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, or biochar production.
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C3 - Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Program Type: Public or Private sectors Nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations and businesses, tribes, local governments, public and private schools, institutions of higher education Impact grants are the middle tier of grant funding available, with awards between $50,000 and $500,000 for projects contributing to a circular economy, beyond the project period.
Applications are always open, however there are three application cycles in 2026 to provide a structured review timeline: January-March; April-June; and July-September.
Demonstrate that all permitting, certification, and local rules and land use requirements have been researched, by providing a current status of any applications or requirements that are in process Present a correct and clear budget request accompanied by recent vendor quotes, preferably within the past six months, for each requested item Include a realistic and manageable project timeline Projects that are anticipated to create greater outcomes related to C3 goals will take precedence.
Please keep in mind that program resources are limited and not every application will be awarded, even if it is well-prepared. C3 program priorities are dynamic and may fluctuate based on variables such as available funding, commodity markets, previously funded projects, and other related variables. Potential projects are scored with a point system based on defined criteria.
The rubric for scoring can be found in the guidelines for each grant type. Please note: C3 grants are not intended for urgent or emergency situations. Entities may only be awarded one C3 grant each calendar year.
All C3 grant recipients must enter into a contract. Grant funds are reimbursement-based. Grantees cover costs upfront, and are then repaid once contract requirements are met and deliverables are completed.
Only expenses incurred after the contract is fully executed are eligible for reimbursement. Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations and businesses, local governments, public and private schools, and institutions of higher education located in Colorado are eligible to apply. Applicants are limited to one Colorado Circular Communities (C3) funding award per calendar year.
Projects must promote a circular economy, defined as an economy that: Uses a systems-focused approach that involves industrial processes and economic activities that are restorative or regenerative by design Enables resources used in industrial processes and economic activities to maintain their highest value for as long as possible Aims to eliminate waste through the superior design of materials, products, and processes, including business models Circular economy projects include waste aversion and diversion efforts, accomplished through sustainable design, remanufacturing, distribution/market development, source reduction, reuse, repair, recovery, collection, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, or biochar production.
Eligible and ineligible expenses are detailed in the Impact Grant guidelines . Any funds spent before full execution of an agreement are not eligible for reimbursement. Be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State Be in operation for a minimum of one (1) year (This will be verified through the Colorado Secretary of State.)
Maintain good standing with all regulatory programs, including CDPHE, EPA, and OSHA Be in good standing with the Colorado Department of Revenue Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local permitting, zoning, and code requirements Be prepared to make purchases upfront and be reimbursed once contract requirements are met.
When submitting an application for a C3 grant, applicants agree to adhere to the state’s terms and conditions. Terms and conditions of the agreements will not be altered. Inability to agree to terms and conditions will disqualify entities for funding.
For most awards: State PO Terms and Conditions or C3 Grant Agreement For awards with government entities: C3 Intergovernmental Agreement Template Summaries of awarded Impact Grants Application Process and Key Dates There are three Impact Grant application cycles in 2026 to provide a structured review timeline: January-March; April-June; and July-September.
If you submit an application during one of these windows, your application will be reviewed at the end of the window. Specific dates are included in the Impact Grant guidelines . Each application will be reviewed and scored on its own.
After each application window closes, there will be approximately one month for review, scoring, and deliberation. Selected projects will be presented to the board roughly two months after the window closes. You will be required to confirm that you have watched the Impact Grant Pre-Application Video in order to apply.
Prepare for the Application Read through all of the Impact Grant guidelines to learn about the details of the grant opportunity prior to applying.
Work plan including timeline Resume(s) for key project staff and/or mission statement for key project partners Subcontractor commitments (if applicable) Letter of commitment from leadership (required for education and government entities) Additional materials may be submitted, including but not limited to Letters of support on supporting company’s letterhead If partners or government support are part of your project, it is highly recommended that a Letter of Support be submitted for each.
Submit your application online when you are ready to apply. Note: For application submission support, including application portal navigation (such as logging in, registering), assistance with file uploads, system errors, or submission failures, please contact c3. grantmanagement@state.
co. us . Producer Responsibility Program Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is a program established with Colorado House Bill 22-1355 that makes producers of packaging and paper products responsible for the recycling of their materials.
The State of Colorado appointed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the designated Producer Responsibility Organization. If you have questions about EPR, please contact CAA directly.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project rationale and alignment with circular economy goals
Detailed budget with vendor quotes
Realistic project timeline
Permit research documentation
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, for-profit businesses, local governments, tribes, public/private schools, and institutions of higher education located in Colorado that have been operating for at least one year. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Colorado Energy Efficiency Business Rebate Program is a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that funds energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses in eligible Colorado communities. The program provides rebates for improvements such as LED lighting installations and commercial refrigeration equipment replacement. Awards are available up to $10,000 per business. Initially available in Aurora and Commerce City, with potential expansion to additional communities. Eligible applicants are Colorado-based small businesses operating in participating communities whose projects focus on qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. The program deadline was March 1, 2026.
Colorado Assistance for Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program is a grant administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on behalf of the EPA that funds small and disadvantaged communities in addressing emerging contaminants — including PFAS — in public water systems and private wells. Funded at billion per year nationally (FY2022–2026) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, states receive non-competitive allocations to distribute to eligible beneficiaries. Eligible recipients are small communities (under 10,000 population) and disadvantaged communities, including public water systems and private well owners. Colorado's specific allocation is determined annually. The application deadline is July 1, 2026; applicants must meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.