Local Government Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
Important Funding Announcement |
In August 2009, Governor Bill Ritter announced a budget balancing plan to close a $318 million revenue shortfall in the current 2009-10 state budget. As part of this budget balancing plan, the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program will be impacted through the transfer of $7.6 million from the program to the General Fund as well as suspending the award of $25 million in grants until January 31, 2010. All applications that had been received by the August 1, 2009, deadline will be held for consideration until the next available grant cycle after January 31, 2010. No supplemental funding is available for existing contracts at this time. Please be sure to visit our website for updates. If you have questions, please contact your local DOLA field manager for more information. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Sincerely, |
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds
supported the renovation of the Victor City Hall
Link | The Impact Program is changing. Learn how we are improving our service to you.
PDF | Program Guidelines
PDF | Program Policies
PDF | Availability of Funds ~ Suspended until further notice ~
PDF | SB 232 - Additional Funding Opportunity ~ NEW
Application ~ Suspended until further notice ~
Funding Decisions
Advisory Committee
PDF | Annual Report
Pay Request Forms
Federal Mineral Lease and Severance Tax Direct Distribution Reports
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 twelve-member Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Advisory Committee, which meets several times each year, to consider applications for grants and low-interest loans. Seven members are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms, while the remaining five 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
~ 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
~ 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.
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds supported the
construction of the Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
Tier III
~ Expected Implementation - TBA ~
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:
PDF | DOC 2009 Application ~ Suspended until further notice ~
Applications must be submitted in electronic format; .DOC (preferred) or .PDF (unsecured) file format.
Please do not submit a scanned application form (scanned attachments ok).
Evaluation Criteria for Grant Applications
PDF | Grant Review Rating Sheet ~ NEW
- Energy/Mineral Relationship
- Addresses a Demonstrated Community Need
- Local Commitment
- Readiness to Go
- Measurable Outcomes
Application Schedule
- Annual Deadlines for Tier I & II Applications
- April 1
August 1
December 1
- April 1
- Tier I Decisions
- June
October
February
- June
- Tier II Hearings
- July
November
March
- July
- Tier II Decisions
- August
December
April
- Tier III
- Details to be Announced
Funding Decisions
- July 2009 - Tier II
- June 2009 - Tier I
- March 2009 - Tier II
- January 2009 - Tier I
- November 2008 - Tier I and II
- July 2008