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Gov. Jared Polis, alongside the Department of Local Affairs, has proclaimed April 10-14, 2023, as National Community Development Week in Colorado. In 1986, National Community Development Week was created to bring nationwide attention to the Community Development Block Grant program through grassroots support. The main objective of the week is to provide education on the importance of this program, its impact, and the need for increased program funding. 

In 2021, the Division of Local Government was proud to support the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project with a $150,000 Rural Economic Development Initiative grant to the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments. The project is focused on documenting and regenerating the apple orchard industry in the four corners area through improved and effective agricultural practices, regional promotion of produce and products, and shared resources and facilities for apple growers to expand this important agricultural resource to the area.

The Colorado Resiliency Office is a hub for this collective action, working together to strengthen the resilience of our communities, systems, and environment.

In the summer of 2019, the Department of Local Affairs launched the Renewable and Clean Energy Initiative with the goal of supporting the development and construction of renewable and clean energy infrastructure in all areas of the state.