The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will open the second funding cycle of HPLN on Monday, June 9, 2025, and close applications on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST. HPLN provides grants to local governments and regional entities to help them develop actionable and SB24-174 compliant Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs), Housing Action Plans (HAPs), and strategic growth elements of comprehensive plans. Approximately $11,100,000 in grant funding is available for awards, and a minimum of 25% local match of the total project cost is required.
A round 2 informational session will be hosted by DOLA staff on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MST.
Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, city and city-counties, councils of governments (COGs), regional planning commissions, and public entities formed by the voluntary agreements of local governments in a region. Before applying, interested parties are encouraged to email Ashley Basham with any questions about the new grant program.
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