Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant — Colorado Tourism Office funding opportunity
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Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant

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Award Up to $250k Deadline Rolling Location Colorado Type tax credit Level State Open
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: State-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: up to $250,000.
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Catch: Match funding required — you must contribute your own money on top of the award.
  • Issued by: Colorado Tourism Office.
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Award amount
Up to $250k
Deadline
Rolling
Match required
Yes

About this opportunity

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