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.
Notice of Public Meeting
Energy and Mineral Impact Fund Advisory Committee Review and Recommendation on Cycle 23-07 Tier I Projects
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
3:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Local Government (DLG) will hold a public meeting of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Advisory Committee. The purpose of the meeting is to review and make a final recommendation for Cycle 23-07 Tier I applications and develop a recommendation for the DOLA Executive Director.
The meeting will be held virtually with login information below.
Join the Google Meet
Or 720-449-2644
PIN: 238 697 419#
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
The Department of Local Affairs is pleased to announce the following schedule for applications into in the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program through December 31, 2023.
Energy Impact schedule highlights (dates and funding available subject to change) are as follows:
Cycle 23-07: $25,000,000 available
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $1,000,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: March 1, 2023
- Application period closes: 11:59 p.m. April 3, 2023
- Final awards: July 2023
Cycle 23-11: $25,000,000 available
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $1,000,000) applications accepted
- Application period opens: June 30, 2023
- Application period closes: 11:59 p.m. August 1, 2023
- Final awards: November 2023
The amounts available in the two cycles identified above depend on the revenues generated by severance and federal mineral lease collections.
If you have questions in preparing your application, please contact your Department of Local Affairs Regional Manager.
Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Program Guidelines
Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Application
Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant Budget - Financials Template
2023 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant County Impact Scores
Reimbursement Request Form Information
- Instructions
- Reimbursement Request/Quarterly Report Form
- Report Form Example
- 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 program contact listed below once the initial process with your Regional Manager is complete.
Program Contact
Angie Cue
angie.cue@state.co.us