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Find similar grantsProgram operates on three annual cycles: January-March, April-June, and July-September. Currently in the January-March 2026 cycle. Board presentations occur approximately two months after each cycle closes.
Impact Grants (Colorado Circular Communities) is sponsored by Colorado Circular Communities (C3). Impact Grants support projects that promote a circular economy, defined as an economy that uses a systems-focused approach to be restorative or regenerative by design, enables resources to maintain their highest value, and aims to eliminate waste.
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C3 - Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) program provides three tiers of funding based on the project’s budget, scope of work, and anticipated effect on building a circular economy in Colorado. Impact grants are the middle tier available, with awards between $50,000 and $500,000.
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. If you submit an application during one of these windows, your application will be reviewed at the end of the window. Each application will be reviewed and scored on its own.
After the 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. Awards from $50,000 to $500,000 Contract term shorter than 18 months Three application windows: January-March; April-June; and July-September (For the exact review schedule, please refer to the Impact Grant guidelines.)
Eligible and ineligible expenses are detailed in the Impact Grant guidelines . We recommend that you review eligibility requirements and grant guidelines before proceeding through the application process. Brief summaries of awarded Impact Grants are available online.
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) 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. Watch the Impact Grant Pre-Application Video - You will be required to confirm that you have watched the video in order to apply. Review the Impact Grant Guidelines - Read through the entire document to learn about the details of the grant opportunity prior to applying.
Submit Your Application - Application cycle timelines for 2026 are detailed within the grant guidelines. Submit your application online when you are ready to apply. Applicants are limited to one C3 grant award per calendar year.
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 . Support for grant writing, compliance, completeness, etc. is not available.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project alignment with C3 Strategic Plan
How the proposal meets program goals for expanding circular economy access and capacity within Colorado
Project details and work plan
Budget and vendor quotes
Staff resumes
Financial statements
Leadership commitment letters (for education/government entities)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, in operation for at least one year, maintain good standing with all regulatory programs, and comply with all applicable permits. 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.