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Funding Opportunities for Businesses

Denver is a great home for small businesses to thrive! The city, state, and federal government have so many ways to help small businesses. Find grants to upgrade lighting, service ware, or equipment. Get financing or tax incentives for larger energy efficiency projects. Get support with starting a new company or expanding your existing one. Explore the the opportunities here and find the ones that will help you level up your business!

Certifiably Green Denver Equity Funding

Receive up to $10,000 for your minority- and/or women-owned businesses' sustainability projects.

Reuse Denver Incentives

Retail food establishments get technical support and up to $600 worth of reusable service ware when switching from disposable to reusable food service ware for onsite dining.

Support for Reusables at Events and Venues

Get support for your event or venue switch from disposable to reusables. $2,500 worth of reusable cup or food ware service is available for every event or venue.

Funding Opportunities from Denver Climate Action

Businesses and nonprofits in Denver can get funding! See what programs you qualify for, and start your journey as a sustainable business or organization!

Other City and County of Denver Programs

Agencies across the City and County of Denver have programs for small businesses. See a summary of programs we have assembled for you. This list will grow and change as we learn about more programs from our partners in other city agencies, so make sure to check back often!

State and Federal Programs

Small Businesses in Denver can take advantage of state and federal programs. These will help you reduce water and waste and improve infrastructure and efficiency. See if you qualify for any of these programs.

Energy Efficiency Resources and Opportunities

Looking to improve energy efficiency in your building? There are resources from across Colorado to help you do this! From free energy audits to below-market-rate financing, there are options for every type of building and project. Select your building type to see our list of relevant resources.