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Colorado Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

AARP Skills Builder for Work

AISES Growing Opportunities for Older Indigenous Professionals

Veterans to Farmers Training Programs

Colorado Green Business Network – Technical Assistance and Recognition

7(a) Manufacturer's Access to Revolving Credit Loan Program

Regional Transportation District DBE Certification

CHIPS Refundable Tax Credit Program

USO Colorado Transition Program

Denver Business Impact Opportunity Fund

V-WISE

Community Food Access Equipment Tax Credit

Colorado Veterans Service Foundation Grant Program

Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise – Zero-Emission Vehicle Planning Grant

Colorado Supplier Diversity Business Certification Consultation

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Is Fun Grant Program

Opportunity Now Colorado Workforce Development Grant

Community Revitalization Tax Credit (Creative District)

Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Membership and Business Resources

Daniels Fund Amateur Sports Grants

First Southwest Community Fund Rural Women-Led Business Fund

Manufacturer's Edge Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants

Colorado Minority Business Directory

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Economic Development Small Business Services

Local Jurisdiction Cannabis Social Equity Grants

Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant

Southern Colorado Entrepreneurship Competition Student Business Plan Competition

Boulder County Emergency Health Care Access and Food Security Grants

Next50 Invitation-Only Grants

National Center APEX Accelerator

SCWCC Foundation Women's Scholarships and Leadership Support

Goodwill of Colorado FarmAble From Field to Funded

Colorado SDVOSB State Procurement Goal

Colorado Department of Transportation DBE Certification

Colorado Minority Business Office Pathway to Certifications

Skill Advance Colorado – Existing Industry Job Training Grant

Intertribal Agriculture Council Technical Assistance

PLAY Boulder PLAYpass

PowerOn Individual Tech Grant

Colorado Accelerator-Endorsed Licensee Program

Colorado Health Foundation Supporting Holistic, Culturally Responsive and Youth-Driven Physical Well-Being

Colorado Cannabis Business Office Technical Assistance

Young Americans Center YouthBiz Programs

Enterprise Zone Job Training Tax Credit

Colorado Youth Athletics Foundation Individual Grants

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Services

Manufacturer's Edge Manufacturing Extension Services

Skill Advance Colorado – Existing Industry Job Training Grant (Transport)

Grand Junction Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit

UPSWING Foundation Youth Sports Support

Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity Mentor-Protégé Program

Colorado Marijuana Responsible Vendor Training Program

Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center

Gill Foundation Grants

Boulder CHIPS Zone

Colorado Springs CHIPS Zone Program

Colorado Supplier Diversity LGBTBE Certification Consultation

Skill Advance Colorado – Existing Industry Job Training Grant (Agriculture)

Cannabis Business Pilot Grant

Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Technical Assistance

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