Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF)
The EIAF Grant funds Colorado community projects that address the impacts of energy and mineral development through infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience initiatives.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application period opens, projected) | February 2027 (application period closes at 5:00 p.m., projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000,000 available per cycle; Tier I: up to $200,000, Tier II: $200,001–$1,000,000 per award (typical); actual amounts depend on state severance tax and federal mineral lease collections.
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments and agencies impacted by energy/mineral development with grants for community sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure.
Key Information: Applicants must contact their Regional Manager before submitting; strong local readiness and connection to energy/mineral impact required.
Description
The Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Grant (EIAF) program, administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provides funding to Colorado political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. The program aims to promote sustainable community development, increase livability, and enhance resilience through strategic investments in asset-building activities. Funds are sourced from state severance taxes on energy and mineral production as well as federal mineral royalties. Priority is given to projects demonstrating urgency, strong local commitment, readiness to proceed, and a clear link to energy/mineral impacts, particularly in rural Colorado.
