Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is now accepting applications for grants up to $15,000 and technical assistance to businesses economically impacted by major public construction projects. While these infrastructure projects provide long-term benefits of improved mobility and livability, in the short-term they can disproportionately burden Denver’s small, neighborhood-serving businesses.
The first round of applications focused on small businesses that have been impacted by the following city-funded construction project(s):
- East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Construction: East Colfax Avenue from Broadway to Williams Street (Segment 1) for construction that began in November 2024.
- Please note: Businesses located east of Williams Street (Segment 2), will have an opportunity to apply in the next round of the program.
- West Colfax Pedestrian Crossing & Transit Improvements: West Colfax Avenue from Irving Street to Sheridan Blvd for construction occurring in Q3 and Q4 of 2024.
NOTE: Businesses operating on the 16th Street Mall are not eligible for this BIO Fund program and should review its business support program offered at this link.
The Construction Stabilization Grants
This grant is intended to support small businesses that have been impacted by specified city-funded construction projects within 350 feet of their business location.
- Applicants may apply for a one-time grant
- The grant amount is based on the annual gross revenue tier
- $7,500 for businesses with annual gross revenue equal to or less than $100,000
- $15,000 for businesses with annual gross revenue greater than $100,000
The 2025 BIO Fund program is funded through the city's Investment Impact Special Revenue Fund as well as federally funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. This program continues to address specific challenges faced by small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and who, as a result, often more severely experience economic challenges and hardships. Business eligibility requirements apply.