Denver Business Impact Opportunity Fund (BIO Fund)
Direct cash assistance and technical assistance program for Denver small businesses navigating displacement, revenue loss, public construction impacts, or operating challenges. Administered by Mile High United Way for Denver Economic Development & Opportunity.
About this program
Multiple rounds throughout year for businesses with less grant experience. Equity/capacity-builder grants available for businesses converting to employee ownership, hiring formerly incarcerated/disabled workers, etc. Total program funding reached $10M.
Eligibility
Denver-based small businesses with annual gross revenue below $5 million engaged in legal business activities. Priority for businesses in Denver Recovery Index areas, travel/tourism/hospitality, businesses with employee loss, MWBE, or those impacted by major construction projects.