COVID-19 Recovery

Find the most up-to-date information for COVID-19 recovery and resilience planning. The Colorado Resiliency Office is working closely with our State and federal partners to develop and share resources for long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Looking for Funding Opportunities? Use the Local Community Funding Guide.

(Note: This is not an exhaustive list and is updated as information is available. Bookmark it and check frequently!)

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IF YOU ARE:

Looking for immediate information about the COVID-19 pandemic?

Visit the State of Colorado's COVID-19 website.

Looking for assistance or support from your county?

Contact your county's Human Services Department.

Responsible for long-term COVID-19 recovery planning efforts?

Contact your DOLA Regional Manager.

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) helps local governments access federal resources, including during a federal Presidential Disaster Declaration. DHSEM and DOLA Regional Managers will coordinate with the CRO on long term recovery activities.

Local Government Support & Resources

Looking for Funding? Use the Local Community Funding Guide. Sign up for the CRO newsletter.
- Make sure you are registered for the Local Government Coordination Call where we deliver the “Pathways to Recovery & Resiliency Funding” Webinar Series each month. Find recordings of previous webinars by selecting the appropriate category under “Past Events.”
- Looking for information about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Infrastructure Improvements & Jobs Act (IIJA), or the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Check out the Moving Colorado Forward website launched by the Governor’s Office.
  - The Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery sends out a bi-weekly newsletter with updated information on the above funding programs. Email Merry Gebretsadik to be added to this distribution list.
- 2021 COVID Recovery Funding Webinar Series: Watch recorded webinars on recovery needs topics like Human Services, Community Development and Housing, Economy and Business, and more.
Looking to Connect? If you work for a local government, join the CRO COVID Recovery Peer Exchange. This group is not currently meeting, but you can still access our network!
COVID Recovery Resources from the CRO: Pandemic Adaptation Guide, Creating a COVID-19 Recovery Map and Scenario Planning, Community Recovery Starter Kit
Reach out! The CRO Team is happy to help and/or send you in the right direction. Or contact your DOLA regional manager.

Support For Local Government

Sector	Agency/Organization	Details

Support for Businesses

Sector	Agency/Organization	Details
Business (General)	Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)	View an updated list of funding opportunities and resources to support small businesses.
		The Colorado Community Revitalization Grant provides gap funding for projects in creative districts, historic districts, main streets or neighborhood commercial centers.
		The Colorado Revolving Loan Fund provides loans ($5K-$750K) that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
		Resources to support small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and independent contractors can be found here.
	Can Do Colorado	Across Colorado, small businesses have turned "can't" into "can do" during the COVID-19 crisis. See what you can do!
	Choose Colorado	This is a central hub for resources that are available to support small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and independent contractors.
	Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)	This page details COVID-19 updates for licensees and consumers in addition to public health order interpretation and guidance for specific professions.
	Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC)	Resources, tools, and individual consulting for local businesses. Find your local SBDC office.
Creative Industries	Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)	Resources to support creative industries.
Film, Television, and Media		Resources to support the film, television, and media industry.
Tourism		Resources to support the tourism industry.
Outdoor Recreation		Resources to support the outdoor recreation industry.
Nonprofit (General)	Colorado Nonprofit Association	Resources, online training opportunities, forums, policy guidance, and more.
	Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO)	Resources and funding opportunities to support nonprofits in COVID-19 recovery.
	Community Resource Center	Resources, funding opportunities, and training focused on health, equity, sustainability, volunteers, childcare, and food and hunger.
	National Council of Nonprofits	Resources, funding opportunities, and tools to support nonprofits during COVID-19.
	Philanthropy Colorado	Provides resources, tools, and funding opportunities that enhance connections and collaborations on behalf of the philanthropic sector, the broader nonprofit community, and the people of Colorado.

Support for Individuals

Sector	Agency/Organization	Details

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