Colorado grant details
Skill Advance Colorado
For Colorado employers that want to train staff. Colorado First funds training for new hires at new or growing businesses. Existing Industry funds training for current staff.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Official program rules ↗
Who can apply
- Work with a local college to check if you qualify and plan the training.
- Choose the program that fits your hiring or current staff needs.
What you need to fund
The current page does not state award limits or matching terms. Ask the college for the current rules before you set a budget.
Check the funding terms ↗Your next step
Use the program page to find your local college. Ask if you can apply now; the fall 2026 forecast is not a confirmed opening.
Start with the college system ↗Prepare before you apply
- Tell your local college which roles need training and which skills they need. Say whether these are new hires or current staff.
- Work with the college to check the rules and plan the training. It also helps you apply, run the training and manage the grant.
What to watch
- Colorado First is for new hires at new or growing businesses. Existing Industry is for current workers at established businesses.
- Ask the college for current award limits, eligible costs, matching terms and when training can start. The public page does not settle those points.
Our reading of the fit
Start with the college before putting grant funds in your training budget. The program may fit your staff plan. Ask if the current round is open.
An assessment of the published rules, not an award prediction.
Check business setup only if needed
A new LLC does not guarantee grant eligibility. Check the program rules before changing your business or paying for a service.
Source and review notes
Colorado Community College System. Checked October 30, 2026. The source expects a fall 2026 opening. It does not confirm that you can apply now.
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