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
Due to several combined factors, the Division of Local Government (DLG) will not be able to offer another EIAF grant cycle in this calendar year.
For fiscal year 2026, DLG anticipates doing a single grant round between $15-$25M- probably in Spring 2026, but things could change considerably.
There is a great deal of uncertainty right now with regard to where the EIAF program will go in the next fiscal year. We are working with our state partners and will update our local governments when we have more clarity.
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.
The EIAF Cycle 25-07 application opens on February 28, 2025 and closes on April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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 manager 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
- MHN Land Use Strategies & Best Practices Form
- 2024 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant County Impact Scores
The Application Cycle
The Department of Local Affairs is pleased to announce the following schedule for applications in the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program:
- Cycle 25-07: Total awards available: $15,000,000
- Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $1,000,000) applications accepted.
- Application period opens: February 28, 2025
- Application period closes: April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
- Final awards: July 2025
The amounts available in the cycle identified above depend on the revenues generated by severance and federal mineral lease collections.
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
Direct inquiries regarding initial program interest to your Regional Manager. Use the other program contacts once the initial process with your Regional Manager is complete.
Program Contact
Angie Cue
angie.cue@state.co.us