The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has announced the pilot funding round of the Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program (TOCI), which will offer state assistance to local governments upgrading infrastructure and supporting regulated affordable housing in Transit Centers and designated Neighborhood Centers within certified Transit Oriented Communities. Approximately $15M in grant funding is available for awards in the pilot funding round, and a minimum of 25% local match of the total project cost is required.
The program’s first funding cycle opens Monday, October 27, 2025, and closes Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST.
Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, cities, and city-counties certified by DOLA as a Transit Oriented Community. Local governments in the process of being certified as a TOC may apply for TOCI funding. However, if awarded, the grant is contingent upon obtaining TOC certification within 90 days of the award.
Before applying, interested parties must schedule a pre-application meeting with grant program staff. To schedule this meeting, please start by completing this 3-minute survey.
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To support communities applying for TOCI, DOLA has published the TOCI Grant Program Guidelines which summarize the key goals and application requirements for the program along with answers to frequently asked questions. DOLA thanks all entities which submitted feedback to the Draft Program Guidelines, and has integrated your insights as much as possible into these final guidelines.
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