Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Registration is open for the 2026 CCI Summit on June 4-5 in Trinidad. Read More about 2026 Colorado Creative Industries Summit 1 Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Colorado Creative Industries Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) believes in the power of creativity to inspire human connections, create social change, and support economic vibrancy throughout Colorado. We focus on strengthening the vitality of literary arts through funding opportunities. Our mission is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. The creative economy subgroups are design, film and media, literary and publishing, performing arts, visual arts and design, and heritage. Colorado ranks number 1 in the percentage of residents who personally perform or create artworks, according to the National Endowment for the Arts' Participation Study . Colorado is recognized as a premier creative hub and a home for world-class creative experiences. It's our goal to make sure all Coloradans will have access to creative environments and experiences while preserving the state's unique cultural heritage. Programs and Funding Grants and Awards These programs provide funding, support and recognition for artists, creative business and organizations. Colorado Creates Grant Arts in Society Grant Colorado Poet Laureate Governor’s Creative Leadership Award Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant Arts Education Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Poetry Out Loud Competition Community Development These programs work to develop sustainable communities through job creation, creative placemaking, leadership development and arts at the intersection of social issues. Call Yourself Creative Program Colorado Creative Districts Space to Create Colorado Colorado Community Revitalization Grant Colorado Community Revitalization Tax Credit Professional Development CCI Summit Colorado Change Leader Program Public Art These programs activate public spaces, address public safety issues, engender civic pride and make art available to all citizens. Art in Public Places Creative Capitol Exhibition All CCI Programs and Funding The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Portal Interested in applying for CCI grants this year? Log in or create an account on the new OEDIT Portal before applications open. If you need to reset your password, select “Forgot Your Password?” and enter your username. For previous CCI grantees: Your username is your old email followed by .oedit ( [email protected] becomes [email protected] ). For new or existing portal users: Your username is your email followed by .oeditcc ( [email protected] becomes [email protected] ). For assistance, contact Katy Zeigler at [email protected] . Colorado Creative Industries Regional Representatives CCI is committed to strengthening the arts across every corner of Colorado. This is your guide to staff contacts to connect with CCI resources and regional support. Each CCI Staff member serves as the lead contact for designated regional strategic collaboration. Your regional CCI representative can support you with: Community Outreach: Public presentations and grantee site visits Communicating Impact: Sharing stories and data with regional elected officials to highlight CCI’s impact Strategic Engagement: Helping Identify regional opportunities for program alignment Resource Navigation: Connecting you with CCI grant programs, funding opportunities, and technical assistance Regional Staff Representative Northern Mountains Region Counties: Summit Josh Blanchard, CCI Director, [email protected] Northwestern Region

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