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Colorado First and Existing Industry Customized Job Training Grant Program

Colorado First and Existing Industry Job Training Grant Programs support Colorado’s workforce development by providing grants to both existing businesses and those locating to or expanding in Colorado. By reimbursing costs associated with job training, the programs increase transferable job skills that support business competitiveness and enhance workers’ resumes and long-term employment opportunities.

The Colorado First (CF) customized training grant program provides funds for net new hire training and focuses on businesses relocating to or expanding in Colorado and in need of training workers with the skills necessary to increase their productivity, to increase their wages, and to reduce their need for public support.

The Existing Industry (EI) customized training program provides funding for incumbent worker training and supports established Colorado businesses with adapting to new technology and preventing layoffs.

Both programs are jointly administered by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and managed through participating colleges. Grants are contingent upon available funding.

The first step in the grant application process is to contact your local customized training community college representative for assistance.

College Representative Contact List

To learn more about the grants and eligibility, view the Colorado First and Existing Industry Program Overview.

 

 

FY 2021 – Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant Information

FY2021 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 5-21-20 PDFFY2021 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 5-21-20
FY2021 SA CF_EI Program Pol_Proc – External v 5-21-20 PDFFY2021 SA CF_EI Program Pol_Proc – External v 5-21-20
FY2021 SAC EI Financial Submission TEMPLATE v 6-11-20.xls ExcelFY2021 SAC EI Financial Submission TEMPLATE v 6-11-20.xls

FY 2022 – Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant Information

FY22 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 4-1-21 PDFFY22 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 4-1-21
FY22 SA CF_EI Pol_Proc – External v 4-20-21 PDFFY22 SA CF_EI Pol_Proc – External v 4-20-21
FY22 SAC EI Submission of Financial Information TEMPLATE v 2021-05-11 ExcelFY22 SAC EI Submission of Financial Information TEMPLATE v 2021-05-11

College Locations & Service Areas

 

Third Party Training Vendor Guidelines

 

For CFEI/Skill Advance Colorado College Representatives

Click here to view internal CFEI Program Information and Documents page.