Local Match Program (Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)
The Local Match Program helps Colorado local governments obtain federal IIJA infrastructure grants by providing required non-federal matching funds for projects in energy, broadband, transportation, and water.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates: Rolling until funds are committed
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $250,000; total program funding $10,000,000; awards proportional to federal IIJA match needs
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments in meeting non-federal match requirements for federal IIJA infrastructure grants.
Key Information: Must contact program staff before applying; only projects applying directly to federal IIJA programs are eligible.
Description
The Local Match Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in partnership with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Governor’s Office, provides financial support to Colorado local governments to help meet non-federal match requirements when applying directly to federal programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The program aims to maximize the ability of local governments to secure federal infrastructure funding by easing the burden of required local matching funds. Eligible projects can span energy, broadband, transportation, water infrastructure, and more, aligning with Colorado’s infrastructure priorities.
