Local Match Program (Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)
Local Match Program (Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) supports Colorado local governments’ non-federal infrastructure matching costs to help communities access federal funding.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates: Rolling until all funds are committed (Applications) | September 26, 2022 (Portal opened)
Funding Amounts: $10 million total program funding; $250,000 minimum match request, with a smaller-project exception
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments’ non-federal matching costs for infrastructure grants awarded directly by federal IIJA programs.
Key Information: Contact Snow Staples before starting an application; staff must confirm the project and applicant eligibility.
Description
The Local Match (LOMA) Program helps Colorado communities access federal infrastructure funding by supporting non-federal matching requirements. Created through Senate Bill 22-215, it is administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Governor’s Office. It supports local governments applying directly to federal programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Infrastructure areas include energy and power, broadband access, transportation, and water. Review emphasizes alignment with the Governor’s infrastructure priorities, demonstrated financial need, equitable benefits, workforce impacts, lasting community health and safety benefits, and project readiness. State priorities also favor rural and underserved areas.
