The Colorado First and Existing Industry Grants are jointly administered by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Colorado Community College System.

Colorado First grants are for companies that are relocating to Colorado, or existing companies that are undertaking a major expansion.

Existing Industry grants are designed for Colorado companies that are implementing new technology to remain competitive and keep jobs in Colorado.

Approved training is for transferable job skills that support both the company’s economic competitiveness by re-training its workers in new skills, while enhancing the workers’ resumes and long-term employment opportunities.

Colorado First grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year. Existing Industry Grant applications are reviewed in a competitive process by the administering agencies twice per fiscal year.

Grant funded training must occur within July1st - May31st of the fiscal year that the grant is awarded.

For more information 

Jeannine.kreller@rrcc.edu  or 303-914-6769