Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
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AwardUp to $250kDeadlineRollingLocationColoradoTypetax creditLevelStateOpen
✦ 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.
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Who can apply — at a glance
Eligible applicants:
see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
Where:
Colorado.
Award:
Up to $250k.
Matching funds:
required.
Deadline type: Rolling.
Compiled from the official listing's structured fields — always verify with the funder before applying.
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