Colorado Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) coordinates state funding programs for small businesses. The state's strong startup ecosystem, particularly in Denver and Boulder, offers additional opportunities.
OEDIT Programs
OEDIT administers various programs including the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grants, AI Accelerator Program, and Rural Jump-Start grants for businesses in rural Colorado communities.
Colorado SBDC Network
The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network provides free consulting and helps businesses access SBA loans, grants, and state funding programs throughout Colorado.
Denver & Boulder Programs
Denver offers the Small Business Investment Fund and various neighborhood programs. Boulder has strong support for technology and climate-focused startups through local initiatives.
Colorado Business Grants
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Advanced Industry Investment Tax Credit
Provides a state income tax credit of 25% of an investment in an advanced industries business, up to $100,000 in credits; increased to 35% for businesses in rural counties or Enterprise Zones.
Advanced Industries Export Grant
Reimburses up to 50% of approved expenses for international business development and marketing for Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses, up to $15,000.
Collaborative Infrastructure Grant
Supports teams of Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses and nonprofits to develop large‑scale projects, requiring a 2‑to‑1 non‑State matching fund.
Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
Provides up to $250,000 to Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses to develop and commercialize advanced technologies in Colorado.
Colorado Quantum Fund (CQF) for Shared Facilities
The Colorado Quantum Fund (CQF) for Shared Facilities supports the creation of a hub of shared quantum facilities via refundable tax credits for applicants that make investments in qualifying fixed capital assets.
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.
Rural Jump-Start Program
Provides relief to new businesses and employees when they locate in economically distressed areas of rural Colorado.
Just Transition Community Funding
The Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the Office of Just Transition (OJT), within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, are partnering to make a new phase of grants available to Tier One & Tier Two Just Transition communities to support their economic and workforce development activities.
Enterprise Zone Program
Supports business expansion in economically distressed areas throughout the state through a variety of tax credits that help economic development.
Colorado APEX Accelerator
The Colorado APEX Accelerator helps Colorado businesses sell products and services to the federal, state, and local governments. Counselors provide free, confidential counseling and education about government contracts.
Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit
Improves access to capital for Colorado's early-stage advanced industries businesses by reducing investor risk.
Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning and Feasibility Study Grant helps Colorado communities plan economic development projects that create or retain permanent jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Colorado