Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Business Finance Programs

Colorado Business Financial Assistance Options

The Business Finance Division brings together several financing tools including debt and equity financing, cash incentives, grants and tax credits to support economic development activities that improve and support employment opportunities in Colorado. Explore our website and contact our experienced and knowledgeable staff to learn more about opportunities for businesses in your community.

• Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program
• Business Incentives
• CAPCO Program
• Colorado Film Commission
• Economic Development Commission (EDC)
• Enterprise Zones
• Feasibility Studies
• Infrastructure Assistance
• Job Creation Performance Incentive Fund & Enhanced Incentive Program
• State of Colorado Business Loan Funds
• Venture Capital Authority
• Upcoming Events

Links to Other Resources

• Business Loan Funds
• Business Technical Assistance Organizations
• Business Venture Funds
• Manufacturing Revenue Bonds

Business Finance Division

Business Finance staff are available to refer businesses to potential resources from non-state sources and to provide specific guidance on Finance programs offered by the State of Colorado. Refer to the links above for more information on these programs and links to outside resources.

Note: Responsibility for the CoverColorado premium tax credit program was transferred to the Division of Insurance by the state legislature in 2005.