Unincorporated Boulder County’s small businesses are facing numerous challenges in the rapidly changing economic landscape. To support these businesses, Boulder County is collaborating with Colorado Enterprise Fund to provide one-time grants of up to $5,000 for eligible businesses. The Boulder County Small Business Grants Program will distribute a total of $225,000 through this competitive grant initiative.
Small businesses in the unincorporated areas of Boulder County are facing increasing costs such as rent, supplies, labor, and marketing. The grants aim to provide some relief by assisting these small businesses in addressing these costs. Applications for the grant program are being accepted until Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m., with grant awards expected to be announced and distributed in June 2024.
Alison Ecklund, Communications Manager for the Office of County Administrator, highlighted the importance of this grant opportunity in supporting small businesses in the county’s unincorporated areas. She emphasized that ongoing consulting support from professionals at Boulder County’s Small Business Development Center is also available to help businesses identify and address their specific needs.
Nim Patel, Chief Strategy Officer at Colorado Enterprise Fund, expressed his organization’s pleasure in partnering with Boulder County for this grant program. He emphasized CEF’s commitment to supporting small businesses through funding opportunities like this one. To learn more about the grant program and apply, businesses can visit https://coloradoenterprisefund.org/Boulder-County-SB-Grant/. Additionally, businesses can access free and confidential business assistance through the Boulder County Small Business Development Center by visiting https://bouldersbdc.com/consulting/ or calling 303-442-1475.
