The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is inviting applicants for its Strong Communities Planning Grant Program.
Donor Name: Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000-$30,000
Details:
The Strong Communities Planning Grant Program is intended to support local governments in planning for sustainable growth and development patterns and affordable housing into the future. This program provides planning grants to help communities align policies and regulations to locate affordable housing in infill locations near jobs, transit, and everyday services; ensure new neighborhoods have housing of all types, sizes, and price points; and direct housing to areas with access to multimodal transportation options.
Funding Information
- Available funding: Approximately $4 million in funding is available for planning grant awards.
- Suggested maximum grant award amount for individual jurisdiction planning grants is $200,000, but larger grant requests to adopt more land use strategies, take a multi-jurisdictional approach, or cover staffing needs may be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, and city/counties. Awards cannot be made directly to housing authorities or regional governments, but partnerships are encouraged where appropriate.
For more information, visit Colorado Department of Local Affairs.