As part of pandemic recovery efforts, the City of Fort Collins is launching the Small Business Grants program to help the local small business community address impacts of the COVID-19 health crisis.   

Eligible small businesses include those who make less than $1M in gross revenue a year, along with solopreneurs, artists, and musicians who had challenges that were attributed to or aggravated by the Covid-19 public health crisis. 

Last day to apply for Round 2 is November 2nd, 2022.

The BIPOC Alliance is grateful to offer Fort Collins businesses grant funding to help support the sustainability and growth of BIPOC-owned businesses in northern Colorado in 2022! Together, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color will thrive as business owners and entrepreneurs/solopreneurs.  

Grant Applications will be accepted October 1 to October 30, 2022. 

-Eligibility Criteria 

• Must have an established business (EIN, Good standing with the Secretary of State). 
• Must be BIPOC. 
• Commit to participating in WIN program. 

• Be based in Larimer County. 
• Can be a start-up if other criteria are met. 

Grantees will be selected by the Grants Team and Advisory Circle and announced on November 13 at the Wealth In Numbers (WIN) Gratitude Brunch.  

Need help? Contact: admin@bipocalliance.org 

The Business Foundations Technical Assistance program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help them legally establish themselves. The program includes 3 required training paths for businesses to complete and receive a certification. Once completed, businesses may be eligible to apply for small grants of up to $1,200.

The Community Development & Neighborhood Services Department is awarding mini grants to small businesses and non-profits with 20 or fewer employees going through the Building or Development Review process to provide them with technical assistance. This funding is from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is intended to help support the local business community in recovery from the pandemic. 

Check out ForFortCollins.com for tools and resources created to help your business reopen safely and strongly while gaining support from loyal customers and community members.