Colorado Safety Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals or organizations that create educational programs aimed at improving safety for workers and the public during excavation activities in Colorado.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Denver to create projects that promote active living, such as improving walkability and bikeability in their neighborhoods.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is offering a grant program for local government planning departments to increase their capacity and expedite the review process for affordable housing projects, with funds potentially used for implementing new technologies, regulatory changes, planning efforts, and other strategies that align with the program's goals.

This program honors and recognizes women leaders in the Denver metro area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact through their professional and volunteer efforts.

The Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund Program supports local governments in offering retirement benefits to attract volunteer firefighters. Eligible entities include municipalities with populations under 100,000, fire protection districts, county improvement districts with volunteer fire department members, and counties contributing to a volunteer pension fund. These entities must have active, pension-eligible volunteer firefighters and have contributed tax revenue to the pension fund in the previous year. The program provides a state match for contributions from eligible entities, which is determined based on a statutory calculation. Applications are accepted annually from September 1 to October 31. The program also includes Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for all volunteer firefighters in Colorado, covering on-duty activities and travel to and from events. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadlines: September 1st to last business day of October

This grant path supports projects focused on community violence intervention or interruption, particularly in high-risk communities. The initiatives should aim at directly engaging with individuals most likely to be involved in or affected by firearm-related harm. Projects should employ strategies like Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) and Community-Based Intervention Programs (CVIPs) that capitalize on the "teachable moment" immediately after a youth has been involved in violence. Additionally, strategies should include violence interruption programs that provide immediate responses to shootings to prevent further violence and retaliation through community engagement events. Applicants must attend a pre-application webinar.

This grant provides financial support to local attractions, organizations, and agencies in Colorado Springs to promote tourism and stimulate economic growth through events and projects aligned with key tourism impact areas.

This program provides funding to Colorado counties and municipalities for the inspection, rehabilitation, and replacement of major bridges and culverts on public roads.

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of winter trail infrastructure for snowmobiling in Colorado, benefiting local snowmobile clubs, organizations, and agencies involved in trail grooming and safety initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Colorado that focus on advancing the needs and cultural values of Latino and Latina communities through grassroots projects and leadership development.

This program provides funding to law enforcement and public safety agencies in Colorado to improve the mental health and well-being of peace officers and their families through counseling, training, and community partnerships.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This funding opportunity supports local governments and eligible organizations in Colorado to improve active transportation infrastructure and enhance the economic and social vitality of downtown areas.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Colorado to address the impacts of limited stakes gaming by funding public services and infrastructure projects in communities affected by gaming activities.

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

This grant provides financial support to high schools in Colorado to create safe, substance-free After Prom events for students.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Mesa County that provide essential health and human services focused on fostering healthy communities, financial security, and youth opportunities.

This program provides state matching funds to municipalities and fire districts with volunteer firefighters, helping them establish pension benefits to attract and retain these essential community members.

This grant provides funding for projects at Colorado State University that enhance alternative transportation options, focusing on accessibility, safety, and sustainability for students.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt government entities in Colorado that are dedicated to improving transportation safety and driver education along the E-470 corridor and surrounding areas.