The Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, has launched the Notice of Funding Availability for the new Colorado Local Legal Support Program.
It is a first-of-its-kind public-private initiative that will provide legal assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations facing federal funding challenges. The program will award $150,000 to a qualified legal services organization to support entities that receive federal funds and need legal guidance on rules, compliance and grant management. Priority will be given to small and rural communities.
The initiative is funded through $75,000 in state funds, $50,000 from the Gates Family Foundation and $25,000 from Rose Community Foundation. The NOFA is on DOLA’s grants portal and will remain open through Feb. 13. Program launch is expected in April and will operate for one year following contract execution.