Grants & funding in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,088 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most grants & funding activity
- Larimer County, CO (83)
- Arapahoe County, CO (82)
- Denver, CO (79)
- Chaffee County, CO (68)
- Pitkin County, CO (52)
- Grand Junction, CO (51)
- Huerfano County, CO (46)
- Longmont, CO (42)
- Commerce City, CO (37)
- Eagle County, CO (35)
- La Plata County, CO (30)
- Garfield County, CO (26)
Latest matching meetings
Town to vote on sales tax increase for regular election
The Oak Creek Board of Trustees will meet to approve a ballot measure for a 2% sales tax increase and consider authorizing drainage improvements on Bell Avenue. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with Routt County regarding housing and transit updates.
La Junta Urban Renewal Authority to review Spark Grants and Blight Policy
The Urban Renewal Authority will meet to take action on the second round of 2026 Spark Grants and a revised Spark Grant application. The board will also consider a revised Blight/Safety Policy and an Early Settlers Day booth.
Board to review 2025 audit results and various grant and contract renewals
The Teller County Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 audit results and financials. The board will also consider several contract renewals and project authorizations for county services and public health.
Historic Preservation Board to discuss 2027 budget and City Hotel funding
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review budget requests for 2027. The board will also consider a funding request regarding the City Hotel.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss public outreach and grant projects
The commission will meet to discuss the Saving Places “On the Road” committee and a project archaeology workshop. The body will also receive an update on the CLG grant project.
Commission discusses 1% for the Arts fund and 2027‑28 funding program
The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and consider items related to the 1% for the Arts fund. It will review application requirements for the 2027‑28 funding program and receive updates on ongoing 1% projects and the public art exhibit program…
Arapahoe County CSBG Advisory Committee to review reports and minutes
The Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review consent agenda items. The body will discuss end-of-year reports and receive updates from the division manager and board members.
Chaffee County Forest Health Council to discuss CWPP modeling and grants
The Forest Health Council is meeting to review updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) modeling. The body will also discuss grant coordination and the CFRI COSW AP Focus Group.
County considers a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund roads and bridges
The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting a ballot measure to impose an additional 0.50% countywide sales tax to fund roads, bridges, and related transportation infrastructure. The board will also approve a Minor Impact Land Use Change Permit (LUC-25-00038) for the Dos Rios…
Board reviews recent grant projects and schedules fall grant application review
The Museum and Heritage Fund Advisory Board will approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on capacity‑building grants awarded to several local historical societies. Reported projects include $4,000 for ceiling and lighting and $9,000 for preservation at Hahns Peak Area Historical Society, a…
Board to consider Ordinance 20 banning open fires and related actions
The Board will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 20, which would repeal Ordinance 16 and establish regulations banning open fires. It will also consider a transfer of a retail marijuana products manufacture license from XLNY, LLC to MR Engineering and Automation, LLC, and approve several…
Board to approve financials and policy updates for public health
The Delta County Board of Health will review financial reports for May and June, approve minutes from previous meetings, and take action on policies regarding chemical toilets and employee immunizations.
City Council to approve ice rink budget and ordinances
The Commerce City Council will consider approving a contract for a community ice rink and amending the 2026 budget to appropriate $463,040 for the project. The agenda also includes ordinances on administrative enforcement, the Arts & Culture Commission, and budget recognition of grant funding.
Commission will review grant requests for 1132 and 1013 La Farge Ave.
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, to consider staff reports concerning historic preservation matters. The staff reports include a request for a historic structure assessment grant for 1132 La Farge Avenue and a landmark designation, alteration certificate, and grant…
Council to discuss 2026 Private Activity Bond Allocation
The Montrose City Council held a work session with no formal actions. Council members and staff will discuss a VALE grant authorization, the annexation of Locust Road Addition, the allocation of private activity bonds for 2026, and proposed municipal code amendments for electrical‑assisted bicycles and classless…
Lakewood Reinvestment Authority discusses municipal funding and West Colfax Ave
The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority will hold a study session regarding municipal funding mechanisms. The meeting also includes a discussion of the financial plan for the West Colfax Ave Corridor Reinvestment Area.
Museum Advisory Board postpones future-funding resolution until after July 7 budget presentation
The board will vote to postpone consideration of its resolution on the CPRD budget reduction and future museum funding. The postponement allows the board to receive more information after the city’s budget presentation on July 7. The meeting will also include a City Council recap, updates on work for the remainder of…
Rec Council discusses e-bike rules and training needs
The Chaffee County Recreation Council will meet to discuss follow-up on e-bike and e-moto meetings, review training needs, and coordinate trail grant applications.
Tourism Board to discuss 2026 event funding and IGA update
The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board will meet to review financial and organizational reports. The board is scheduled to discuss 2026 event funding and an update regarding the 2026 IGA.
Board to discuss reallocating Sustainability Action Plan funds
The Sustainability Advisory Board will discuss and provide direction on a proposal to reallocate funding within the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a staff update. Public comments are accepted in person and remotely.
County board to consider grant for La Veta Fire Protection District
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, appointments, and several action items. Key discussions include a grant application for the La Veta Fire Protection District, a purchase of evacuation kits for emergency management, and a letter to the City of Walsenburg regarding…
Commissioners to hear variance request for Brown's Canyon subdivision road dedication
The Board will consider approving minutes, paying bills, ratifying a grant and radio purchase, and acknowledging the sheriff's report. They will hold public hearings on a multi-year special event permit for Vapor Trail 125 and a variance request for Brown's Canyon subdivision access road dedication. Additionally, they…
$1.6M grant for Equitable TOD plan along Federal BRT Corridor
The committee will vote on approving a $1.6 million grant agreement with HNTB for consultant services to develop the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Plan for the Federal BRT Corridor, covering Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7. A briefing from the Denver Permitting Office on operational updates will also…
Town approves police station construction and adopts master plan
The Board of Trustees will vote on resolutions to approve a police station construction agreement, accept a grant for the facility, and adopt the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and an art installation agreement.
City Council considers $15.7 M federal transit grant and major stormwater contract
The Pueblo City Council will vote on multiple construction contracts, including a $412,573.65 stormwater improvement at Pikes Peak Park and several emergency sewer repairs. It will also consider several ordinances, notably a $15,687,944 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for transit projects and an ordinance…
BOCC to discuss financial response to Gold Mountain Fire in closed session
The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiations on emergency funding, TABOR reserves, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and hiring a long-term recovery manager related to the Gold Mountain Fire. No other public business is on the agenda.
Board to decide on two‑tier scoring system for human services funding
The Housing and Human Services Advisory Board will vote on a two‑tier eligibility scoring system for 2027 agency applications, reviewing three cutoff options (98, 91, 84). The meeting also includes an update on the Inclusionary Housing Fee‑in‑Lieu methodology, which currently sets fees at $13.50 per square foot for…
Pitkin County considers $6.5 million in sales tax revenue bonds
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the issuance of bonds for the Healthy Rivers and Streams Fund and the acquisition of Twin Lakes water rights. The board is also reviewing a grant agreement for the Pitkin County Clear Program and a subdivision plat for the NMP Residence Trust.
Tourism Board to review lodging tax, grants, and fill board vacancy
The Huerfano County Tourism Board will discuss financial reports including lodging tax cost recovery for FY2025 and May/June lodging reports. Old business includes CTO management grant reports and a letter of interest for board openings. New business features discussion on appointing Megan Rutter to a role and a…
Approves up to $10M in environmental health contracts and extends food access grant.
The Health and Safety committee meeting is canceled, but the consent agenda includes several contract approvals and amendments. Items cover extending waste management agreements, adding $37,819 to a school food access grant, and approving up to $10 million across six firms for citywide asbestos, lead, and indoor air…
Commissioners to review land development rights and self-storage zoning
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use approvals and review Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) projects. The meeting also includes discussions on criminal justice grants and a contract with the US Forest Service.
Resolution supporting Jake's Park agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
The Board will hold a public hearing on designating 401 N. Main St. as a Gunnison County Historic Landmark, consider land-use changes including a subdivision and boundary line adjustment, and vote on a resolution supporting an agreement for Jake's Park. The consent agenda includes over $1.6 million in grant…
Greeley City Council to consider fire fighters' union contract and new City Hall funding
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a collective bargaining agreement for fire fighters and discuss funding for a new City Hall. The meeting also includes several grant agreements and a large property annexation.
Denver amends $2.5M software contract for citywide grants management.
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations committee will review a consent agenda item today. The main action involves approving a contract amendment with Submittable Holdings Inc. This change adds $845,557.62 to bring the total to $2,531,437.62 for citywide grants management software access for HOST and Arts &…
Arts & Culture Commission to review strategic plan update
The Commission will hear a strategic plan update from Peak Facilitation, receive reports from the Grants and AIPP subcommittees, discuss a staff report, and consider new business including the Comfort and Comedy Festival. The meeting also includes public comment and a board interest survey.
Commission to review makerspace feasibility study proposals
The Economic Development Commission will discuss three proposals for a makerspace feasibility study and consider forming an ad-hoc committee to select a consultant. They will also review a $839 grant application for backup power systems at Connects Workspace and discuss expanding the Business Advisor Program for a…
County considers 7W Guest Ranch expansion and land exchange
The board will hold public hearings for two land use permits at the 7W Guest Ranch in Gypsum: a lodging expansion and a community gathering facility. They will also discuss a federal land exchange, approve multiple liquor license renewals, and award several contracts including insurance brokerage and traffic…
Basalt reviews $100,000 sculpture proposal for Willits Town Center roundabout
The Basalt Public Arts Commission is meeting to provide feedback on a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a permanent sculpture at the Willits Town Center roundabout. The commission will also review current grant awardees and sculpture consignment updates.
CAC to consider approval of Lucky Wall mural at 4575 S Broadway
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission will discuss a new public‑art proposal for a mural titled “Lucky Wall” at the Lucky ‘U’ Motel on 4575 S Broadway, including a budget of $5,450. Other new‑business items include a change to the Second Saturdays program and a call for artists for Traffic Cabinet wraps. Old‑business…
Health and Safety committee cancels meeting but approves youth service contract and grant.
The Health and Safety committee canceled its meeting but approved a consent agenda. The agenda includes a contract amendment with Cityspan Technologies to extend and fund the DAAconnect youth program tracking platform, and a grant amendment with Denver Food Rescue for the Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids Initiative.