Thank you for your patience as we took necessary time to reassess our processes and other programmatic details to determine how best to meet needs and continue our robust support of circularity across Colorado. C3 made key improvements to Impact Grants.

Impact Grants are for projects between $50,000 and $500,000 - that is double the previous award ceiling! There are three application windows: January-March; April-June; and July-September. Each application will be reviewed and scored on its own. These cycles will allow a more structured timeline and expectations. After the application window closes, there will be approximately one month for review, scoring, and deliberation. Selected projects will be presented to the board roughly two months after the window closes.

Capacity Building Grants are for projects more than $500,000 and remain by invitation only. These projects need to have a significant impact on circularity in Colorado. To save time for potential applicants, a more robust inquiry form is available so you know exactly what C3 is seeking.

Mini Grants remain unchanged. Mini Grant awards may be up to $50,000. Applications are continuously open and may be submitted directly through the website.

C3 wants to make sure potential applicants have information and tools needed to apply. To this end, all grant guidelines have been updated to reflect these changes. Visit the Funding Opportunities webpage for more information including links to grant-specific pages.

There are no changes to the Strategic Technical Expertise for the Public Sector (STEPS) program for local governments, tribes, and public K-12 school districts.

It is critical for all applications to align with the C3 Strategic Plan. Applicants must be able to explain precisely how a project meets the Strategic Plan’s goals and strategies, including expanding access and increasing capacity within the State of Colorado’s circular economy.

We look forward to receiving your inquiries and applications.

Thank you,

The C3 Team