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Local Government Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund

 


Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds supported
the renovation of the Victor City Hall

Program Contact
Overview

PDF | Program Guidelines (2008 revisions currently not available. Please check back soon.)
Application
Advisory Committee
PDF | Annual Report
PDF | Funding Decisions ~ July 2008

Federal Mineral Lease and Severance Tax Direct Distribution Reports ~ NEW

House Bill 08-1084 Study Group on the Colorado Severance Tax Credit

Background Papers on Public Revenue from Mineral Production in Colorado
Reference Websites for Energy & Mineral Development in Western Colorado

Program Contact:
Please contact your regional manager for questions.

Overview:
The purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program is to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally-owned land. The program was created by the legislature in 1977.

The department is assisted by a nine-member Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Advisory Committee, which meets several times each year, to consider applications for grants and low-interest loans. Five members are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms, while the remaining four are state department executive directors or their designees. Final funding decisions are made by the department's executive director.

Eligible entities to receive grants and loans include municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts and other political subdivisions and state agencies. The kinds of projects that are funded include -- but are not limited to -- water and sewer improvements, road improvements, construction/improvements to recreation centers, senior centers and other public facilities, fire protection buildings and equipment, and local government planning.

Modifications to the program include categorizing grants into Tier I, Tier II and Tier III and clarifying evaluation criteria, including match requirements.

 


Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds supported the construction of the
Beaver Creek Water Treatment Facility in Rifle


Tier I Grant Program
~ Effective August 1, 2008 ~

These grant funds can be used for a variety of public purposes including planning, engineering and design studies, and capital projects requiring a limited level of financial assistance.

  • Grant awards up to $200,000.
  • Applications for grant consideration will be expected to include a minimum match of 25%. Larger matching amounts are generally more competitive.
  • Applications will be reviewed and recommended for funding by Department of Local Affairs staff. The Executive Director will make funding decisions three times per year.

 


Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds supported the construction of the
Erie Community Center


Tier II Grant Program
~ Effective August 1, 2008 ~

This grant program is intended to support a wide variety of community development projects to improve quality of life in communities.

  • Grant awards greater than $200,000 up to $2,000,000.
  • Applications for grant consideration will be expected to include a minimum match of 25%. Larger matching amounts are generally more competitive.
  • Applications for this program will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee, and the Executive Director will make funding decisions three times per year.

 

Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds supported the construction of the
Pikes Peak Regional Hospital


Tier III Grant Program
~ Expected Implementation - Summer 2009 ~

This grant program is to help political subdivisions with regional or multi-jurisdictional projects intended to mitigate major impacts associated with energy/mineral industries (dependent upon revenue availability).

  • One cycle per year
  • Multi-million dollar, multi-year projects ($2 million up to $10 million in size)
  • Expect regional/multi-jurisdictional focus

Application:

Evaluation Criteria for Grant Applications

Application Schedule

  • Annual Deadlines for Tier I & II Applications
    • April 1
      August 1
      December 1
  • Tier I Decisions
    • June
      October
      February
  • Tier II Hearings
    • July
      November
      March
  • Tier II Decisions
    • August
      December
      April
  • Tier III
    • Details to be Announced

PDF | DOC Application