DENVER - Today, the Polis administration’s Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $1.865 million total in grant funding for eight proposals to improve local government capacity to implement climate projects. Funding for this grant comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which received key funding through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates Grants. From Montezuma to Morgan County, these grants will help organizations and communities create art and cultural activities by providing general operating support.
PUEBLO - Today, Governor Polis visited the iconic Colorado State Fair in Pueblo to celebrate Colorado’s farmers and ranchers, and judge the annual Governor’s Plate competition highlighting up-and-coming Colorado chefs.
DENVER - Today, the Governor appointed Melissa C. Meirink to the Colorado Court of Appeals. This vacancy is created by the Honorable Anthony J. Navarro not standing for retention, and the appointment is effective January 14, 2025.
COMMERCE CITY – Today, Governor Polis, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo, Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Brad Crabtree and US Environmental Protection Agency Regional Director KC Becker, announced a $12.6 million federal grant for the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) to support methane emissions reduction through voluntary plugging of oil and gas wells across Colorado on non-federal lands.
DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, the Lieutenant Governor appointed Dayna L. Vise to the 11th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Lynette M. Wenner, and the appointment is effective October 1, 2024.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the 2024 funding recipients of the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant, which will distribute $995,590 to 15 efforts around the state. These grants provide funding for local communities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations working to create innovative ways to reduce human-bear conflict and keep communities and wildlife safe.
RANGELY- Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will diversify local economies in western Colorado, including the Town of Rangely and the communities of Natarita and Nucla in the West End of Montrose County and Norwood in San Miguel County. These grants will support economic and business development activities to create and retain rural jobs.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced grant recipients for the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative establishing two new partnerships in southwestern and southeastern Colorado. There are now 20 Outdoor Regional Partnerships covering about 75% of the state. First launched in 2021, the Initiative funds regional coalitions that bring broad interests together to ensure that Colorado’s lands, waters, and wildlife thrive while also providing for equitable and quality outdoor recreation experiences.
