Colorado Workforce Development Grants

This program provides financial support to rural manufacturers in Colorado affected by the pandemic, enabling them to access valuable consulting services at a reduced cost to improve their operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Colorado to enhance adult education and literacy programs, helping adults improve their skills for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and educational advancement.

This program provides financial assistance to small Colorado-based housing manufacturers creating innovative prefabricated homes to help address the state's affordable housing shortage.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Colorado to recruit and train individuals for careers in preservation trades, particularly focusing on underserved communities through hands-on learning and apprenticeships.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

This funding program provides financial support for projects that enhance urban forestry and increase tree canopy cover in disadvantaged communities across Colorado.

This program provides funding to Colorado municipal and county governments, tribal governments, and regional economic development organizations to support the growth and development of the semiconductor and advanced industries across the state.

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado local governments and tribes to help cover the non-federal matching requirements for federal infrastructure projects, enabling them to access significant funding for improvements in transportation, energy, water systems, and broadband.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that deliver programs focused on improving youth health, enhancing football access, fostering engagement in school and out-of-school activities, and creating career pathways for young people aged 5 to 24.

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations focused on youth education, mental health, and the arts, aiming to create a positive community impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed childcare centers in Chaffee County, Colorado, to enhance staff training and retention, ultimately increasing the availability of quality childcare services for local families.

This program provides funding for Colorado businesses and nonprofits to develop customized job training programs that enhance employee skills and support workforce growth.

This program provides free educational resources to support social equity cannabis businesses in Colorado, helping them improve their operations and sustainability.

This program provides financial support to new businesses in economically distressed rural Colorado counties to help cover operating expenses and create jobs by exporting goods or services outside their county.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado schools and youth organizations to implement a peer-led suicide prevention program that promotes resilience and connection among youth.

This program provides cash incentives to businesses that create new, permanent full-time jobs in Colorado, particularly in areas facing economic challenges, while requiring a local government match to support job growth and economic development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

The City of Boulder's Human Services Fund (HSF) is an annual grant program designed to improve the well-being of community members facing social or economic disparities. The fund is sourced from the city's general fund and aims to strategically invest resources in programs and services that promote shared outcomes aligned with the city's mission of fostering a more equitable and supportive community. The HSF targets individuals and groups experiencing systemic socio-economic barriers, those who have been historically excluded, and those in need of basic assistance. The grant program's impact goals are to increase economic stability, mobility, and resilience; enhance access to and maintenance of housing; advance personal growth, development, and leadership potential; create safe environments for people with diverse identities; improve physical, mental, or behavioral health and well-being; and increase the ability of community members to access critical services. Key priorities for the HSF include supporting programs that demonstrate sound research and evidence-based best practices, value lived experience and cultural knowledge, and meaningfully engage community members in program design, implementation, and evaluation. The program also emphasizes strong collaboration and equitable partnerships, cost-effectiveness, and a commitment to sustained financial stability and diverse funding sources from applicants. Expected outcomes and measurable results are central to the HSF. Programs must be directly linked to specific outcomes and indicators, with a strong focus on long-term evaluation. This aligns with the city's strategic priority to invest in initiatives that not only address immediate needs but also demonstrate a clear path towards lasting positive change and self-sufficiency for beneficiaries. The grant period for accepted proposals is January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.