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Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program

Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

The Rural Jump-Start Program provides tax incentives and grants to businesses that locate or expand in distressed rural Colorado counties, stimulating economic growth and job creation in communities that have experienced economic decline.

Grant Summary

Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program is a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant providing $10K to $500K for small business, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

economic developmentjob creationcommunity_development

Eligibility

small businessmunicipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$10K$500K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program from Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) before the deadline.
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Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program?

Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program is offered by Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and is generally open to small business, municipality. It is available in CO. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program provide?

Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program provides between $10K and $500K per award from Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program deadline?

Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program?

To apply for Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).

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