Covid-19 Recovery Resources
Support for Local Government
Local Government (General)
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Local Community Funding Guide: A list of funding opportunities to support the COVID-19 recovery. Also includes other funding opportunities relevant to local government and nonprofits including State Stimulus funding, American Rescue Act Funding, and funding from the Infrastructure Improvements and Jobs Act
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Join the monthly COVID Recovery Local Government Peer Exchange virtual call for county and municipal staff
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - COVID Peer Exchange Portal for local governments - post messages to your peers, view calendar, and shared resources
- DOLA Division of Local Government and Governor's Office: Local Government Coordination Calls - This monthly call includes State department leaders to provide updates and answer questions on timely COVID response and recovery topics
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Pathways to Recovery and Resiliency Funding Webinar Series: Hosted during the Local Government Coordination call, webinars offer overviews of funding programs across a broad spectrum of categories.
- Colorado State Demography Office - A COVID-19 Map Series tracks leading indicators of the pandemic impact across Colorado counties
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- Colorado Office of the State Controller - Technical Assistance: Join OSC staff every third Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. for open office hours to ask any questions related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
- Colorado Health Institute - This Colorado ARP funding map illustrates the funding flows within the State related to the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
- National Association of Counties (NACo) - Resource for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, including a database of County plans for spending ARP dollars
- National League of Cities (NLC) - Central hub for cities to get information on infection, vaccination, response and relief, including regular webinars related to ARPA funding
Planning and Recovery
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Adaptation Guide: Lessons from a Pandemic
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Creating a COVID-19 Recovery Map and Scenario Planning
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Community Recovery Starter Kit
- APA Colorado Shared Streets Award Winners - APA CO Sustainability Committee recognized two cities for their adaptation of downtown shared streets during COVID. Read the case studies for Boulder and Denver
Housing
- Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) - Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies Programs: Affordable Housing Development Incentives Grant Program and the Planning Grant Program
- DOLA Department of Housing (DOH) - Stay informed on housing resources during COVID-19
Health and Human Services
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - Get the latest data on COVID in Colorado, as well as vaccination information
- Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) - CDHS provides benefits assistance to help families put food on the table, heat their homes, find work, and afford basic necessities
Support for Businesses
Business (General)
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
- View an updated list of funding opportunities and resources to support small businesses.
- The Colorado Community Revitalization Grant provides gap funding for projects in creative districts, historic districts, main streets or neighborhood commercial centers.
- The Colorado Revolving Loan Fund provides loans ($5K-$750K) that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The rural Opportunity Office supports rural communities across Colorado with a focus on supporting manufacturers.
- Resources to support small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and independent contractors
- U.S. Economic Development Association (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs - EDA is making funding available through a series of six innovative challenges.
- Can Do Colorado
- Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) - Resources, tools, and individual consulting for local businesses. Find your local SBDC office.
Creative Industries
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - Resources to support creative industries.
Film, Television, and Media
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - Resources to support the film, television, and media industry.
Tourism
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - Resources to support the tourism industry.
Outdoor Recreation
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - Resources to support the outdoor recreation industry.
Nonprofit (General)
- Colorado Nonprofit Association - Resources, online training opportunities, forums, policy guidance, and more.
- Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) - Resources and funding opportunities to support nonprofits in COVID-19 recovery.
- National Council of Nonprofits - Resources, funding opportunities, and tools to support nonprofits during COVID-19.
- Philanthropy Colorado - Provides resources, tools, and funding opportunities that enhance connections and collaborations on behalf of the philanthropic sector, the broader nonprofit community, and the people of Colorado.
Support for Individuals
Employment
- Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment - Resources for workers on unemployment benefits, paid sick leave, wage claims, and other worker rights.
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Workforce Centers - Resources and tools for employers and job seekers including job listings, computer & internet access, career counseling & training for job seekers, recruitment of workers, pre-screening & referral services, tax credits, and training reimbursement for employers.
General Health and Wellbeing
- Connect 4 Health Colorado - Financial assistance and resources for Coloradans to access health insurance.
- Envision: You - Pandemic-related mental health and substance use disorder resources specific to the Colorado LGBTQ community.
- Health First Colorado - This State Medicaid program provides financial assistance and resources for low-income Coloradans to access health care.
- Healthier Colorado - Resources on general health, mental health, and assistance needs specific to Coloradans.
- FEMA - The FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program provides financial support and resources to families impacted by the pandemic.
- Mental Health Colorado - List of mental health resources for Coloradans.
Human Services
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) - Emergency mortgage assistance
- Colorado’s Weatherization Assistance Program - Provides free energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits for income-qualified Colorado residents and their homes.
- 2-1-1 Colorado - Critical resources to support Coloradans with immediate housing, food, and bill needs.
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) - Resources for Coloradans to access food assistance, rent assistance, medical assistance, free and reduced legal services, emergency eviction assistance, and more.
- Colorado Peak - Provides resources and support for Coloradans looking for a variety of benefits including food assistance, health care coverage, transit assistance, cash assistance, early childhood support, and energy subsidies.
- Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Information on the Food Assistance programs (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
- Colorado Office of Early Childhood - Information for families on how to apply for child care assistance.
- Colorado Department of Human Services - Resources, funding opportunities, and guidance for a variety of human services and benefits.
- Hunger Free Colorado - A variety of information and resources on topics including Food Resource Hotline, school meals, food pantries, SNAP, older adults, WIC, stimulus checks, college students, and additional ways to help.