The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), also commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), offers Colorado communities many funding opportunities for a wide variety of projects. Matching projects to available funding sources, putting together a successful application, and understanding the administrative obligations that go with federal funding can all feel overwhelming.
To assist local governments in navigating the IIJA, the State of Colorado hosted a series of regional summits to provide information about IIJA opportunities and what must be done to successfully apply for and administer funds.
Thank you to those who were able to join us at these summits. We hope you were able to gain insightful information. We will continue to provide resources and guidance through a bi-weekly email. If you are not receiving the bi-weekly email but would like to be added, let merry.gebretsadik@state.co.us know!
May 22 - Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver
- Region 3: Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams & Denver
May 23 - Larimer Emergency Operations Center, Johnstown
- Region 2: Larimer & Weld
June 12 - Holy Cross Abbey Event Center, Canon City
- Regions 13 & 14: Lake, Chaffee, Fremont, Custer, Huerfano & Las Animas
June 13 - Ute Cultural Center, Woodland Park
- Regions 4 & 7: Park, Teller, El Paso & Pueblo
June 21 - Old Town Museum, Burlington
- Regions 1, 5 & 6: Logan, Sedgwick, Philips, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers & Baca
July 11 - Ouray County Fairgrounds, Ridgway
- Region 10: Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray & Hinsdale
July 12 - Fort Lewis College, Durango
- Region 9: Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, San Juan & Archuleta
July 13 - Adams State University, Alamosa
- Region 8: Saguache, Mineral, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Conejos & Costilla
July 18 - Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge
- Region 12: Jackson, Grand, Eagle, Routt, Summit & Pitkin
July 19 - Grand River Hospital, Rifle
- Region 11: Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield & Mesa
These are the topics that were covered at the summits:
- Road and Bridge Funding Overview
- Water Funding Overview
- Breakout Sessions:
- Broadband
- Public Transit
- Airports
- Electric Vehicles and Buses
- Power and Grid
- Environmental
- Panel Discussion with Local, State, and Federal Representatives about steps to determine a jurisdiction’s readiness and best practices for grant writing
**Questions or concerns? Email Merry Gebretsadik at merry.gebretsadik@state.co.us.
Thank you!**
Thank you to El Pomar Foundation for their support of this project.
