Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF)
The Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF) program assists political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally-owned land.
EIAF Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Update
For fiscal year 2026, DLG anticipates announcing a grant cycle between $15M - $25M, likely in Spring 2026. This could change depending on severance revenues. There is currently a great deal of uncertainty regarding the availability of grant cycle funding over the next fiscal year, but we continue to work with our state partners, and will update local governments as more information available.
Who Should Apply
Eligible entities to receive grants and loans include municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts and other political subdivisions and state agencies.
Department of Local Affair’s intent in administering this grant program is to do as outlined in statute and promote sustainable community development, increase livability and resilience of communities through strategic investments in asset-building activities. The most successful applications into this program are those that demonstrate urgency and local commitment to get the project done, show a high priority for the proposed application, are prepared to start work, and can demonstrate a relationship to energy and mineral impact in rural Colorado.
The Application Process
Applications for any of the current Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) funding opportunities may be submitted as part of the regularly planned EIAF cycles.
In order to be accepted into an EIAF grant cycle, applicants must contact their Department of Local Affairs Regional Manager prior to submitting any application and must be "ready to go." Regional Managers can also answer any questions regarding preparation for your application.
- Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Program Guidelines
- Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Application - Download Application in PDF or Download Application in a Word document
- Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Budget - Financials Template
- Severance Loan Calculator
- 2024 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant County Impact Scores
Reimbursement Request Form Information
- Instructions
- Reimbursement Request/Quarterly Report Form (Excel Download)
- Report Form Example (Excel Download)
- Grantee Portal Submission Checklist
- Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Form
- Electronic Funds Transfer Instructions
- W-9 Form
Energy/Mineral Impact Grant Program Training
- Application How To
- Completing W-9 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) forms video
- How to Create an Account and Request Project Associations
- Completing a Request for Reimbursement Form
- Executed Contract Review
- Report / Reimbursement requests in Portal
- Program Overview and Application Process
- Project Monitoring and Project Closeout
Funding Decisions
Annual Reports
Contact Information
Initial Interest
For direct inquiries regarding initial program interest, contact your Regional Manager.
Program Contact
Angie Cue
angie.cue@state.co.us