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Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) is sponsored by Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The REDI program helps rural communities comprehensively diversify their local economy and create a more resilient Colorado. Projects can include plans, construction, programs, and capacity building that create and retain jobs, support entrepreneurial ecosystems, and enhance economic resilience.
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Rural Economic Development Initiative Rural Economic Development Initiative * Recovery and Resiliency Funding * Community Development Block Grant - Covid (CDBG-CV) * IIJA and IRA Grant Writing Assistance Program * IIJA Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program Guide * Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies * Local Match Program (Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) * Microgrids for Community Resilience Program * Grant Application Guidelines * Subapplicant Budget Guidance for Applicants * Technical Assistance Opportunities * Measuring Climate and Social Risk and Vulnerabilities * Rural Economic Advancement of Colorado Towns (REACT) * Rural Economic Development Initiative * Rural Economic Development Initiative Notice of Funding Availability * Rural Economic Development Initiative Awards * Small Business Relief Program The Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program is designed to help rural communities comprehensively diversify their local economy and create a more resilient Colorado.
Municipal and county governments are eligible to apply and can pass funds through to some partners as defined in the application instructions. * In order to be characterized as rural, a county must have less than 50,000 people and a municipality must have less than 25,000 people and not be adjacent to a municipality with more than 25,000 people. Projects that will be funded include plans, construction, programs, and capacity building.
All applications must create and retain jobs, either direct or indirect. Projects should fall into one or more of the following categories: * **Job creation and retention** - Both through direct and indirect means. * **Capacity building** - Under special circumstances, the Department of Local Affairs will consider funding local economic development capacity.
Staff must be tied to a specific outcome, project, and timeline, which contributes to goals of job creation, business attraction/retention, and economic resilience. * **Economic resilience** - Economic resilience is the ability of a community’s economy and systems that support the economy to withstand disruption and thrive in the face of change.
* **Supports entrepreneurial ecosystems** - Entrepreneurial ecosystems provide trainings, networking opportunities, and infrastructure to support local entrepreneurs. All projects should be identified as a priority for the community within a comprehensive and holistic approach. The next Rural Economic Development Initiative grant cycle will open from **January 7 through February 4, 2026**.
Applications should be submitted through the DOLA Grants Portal.
* Application Instructions and Guidelines * Rural Economic Development Initiative Budget Financials Template * Rural Economic Development Initiative webinar recording * Rural Economic Development Initiative Final Report Form * Rural Economic Development Initiative Projects Funded Last Two Years * Rural Economic Development Initiative Annual Report 2025 * Rural Economic Development Initiative Annual Report 2024 For direct inquiries regarding initial program interest, contact your Regional Manager.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipal and county governments in rural areas (county population less than 50,000; municipality population less than 25,000 and not adjacent to a municipality with more than 25,000 people). Funds can be passed through to some partners. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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