The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Local Government (DLG) is accepting applications for its Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF) Program.
Donor Name: Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Tier I: up to $200,000
- Tier II: $200,001 to $1,000,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF) program assists political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state’s share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally-owned land.
Types of Grants
- Tier I Grants
- Eligible applications for Tier I grants may be used for the planning, construction and maintenance of public facilities and for the provision of public services.
- Tier II Grants
- Eligible applications for Tier II grants may be used for the planning, construction and maintenance of public facilities and for the provision of public services.
Funding Information
- Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $1,000,000)
- The grant award offer is valid for up to one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible entities to receive grants and loans include municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts and other political subdivisions and state agencies.
- Department of Local Affair’s intent in administering this grant program is to do as outlined in statute and promote sustainable community development, increase livability and resilience of communities through strategic investments in asset-building activities. The most successful applications into this program are those that demonstrate urgency and local commitment to get the project done, show a high priority for the proposed application, are prepared to start work, and can demonstrate a relationship to energy and mineral impact in rural Colorado.
For more information, visit DOLA.