More Technical Assistance Grant Funding Available for Small Businesses in 2024!
We recently increased the amount of funding that each eligible small business project may be awarded in 2024 for the Small Business Technical Assistance Program. If you are a small business with less than 50 employees, located in Fort Collins, and looking to expand, relocate, or grow - you may be eligible for $7,500.
New Business Resource Available! Development Review Road Map for Restaurants
If you are looking to establish or make changes to your restaurant in the City of Fort Collins, use this Road Map as a guide to help you learn and navigate the Development Review Process. The Road Map provides you with eight steps of information such as zoning, permits, fees, assistance, processes, and standards to get you started.
Technical Assistance Mini Grant Program#
The Community Development & Neighborhood Services Department is awarding mini grants to small businesses and non-profits with 50 or fewer employees going through the Building or Development Review process to provide them with technical assistance. This funding is from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is intended to help support our local business community recovery from the effects of COVID-19.
Eligibility#
How do I apply?
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis for eligible Building and Development Review projects. Click the link below to get started!
Programa de pequeñas subvenciones de asistencia técnica#
El Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Servicios Vecinales está otorgando pequeñas subvenciones a pequeñas empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro con 50 empleados o menos que se encuentran en el proceso de Revisión de Construcción o Desarrollo para brindarles asistencia técnica. Esta financiación proviene de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA) federal y está destinada a ayudar a respaldar la recuperación de nuestra comunidad empresarial local de los efectos del COVID-19.
Elegibilidad#
¿Cómo me inscribo?
Las solicitudes se aceptarán y revisarán de forma continua. Los fondos se distribuirán por orden de llegada para los proyectos elegibles de Revisión de Construcción y Desarrollo. ¡Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para empezar!
Frequently Asked Questions#
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Each approved business or non-profit can initially receive up to $7,500 for qualifying services depending on the development review application type, with the ability to be eligible for additional funds. Recipients must use awarded assistance funds and provide receipts by October 31, 2024.
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Funds must be used towards projects that are applying for one or more of the following processes:
- Building Permit
- Change of Use and/or Tenant Finish
- Basic Development Review (BDR)
- Major Amendment (MJA)
- Minor Amendment (MA)
- Addition of Permitted Use (APU)
- Project Development Plan (PDP)
- Final Development Plan (FDP)
- Minor Subdivision
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Applicants will be notified by staff within 2 weeks of submitting their mini grant application.
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If you have questions about the Technical Assistance Mini Grant Program or would like help in filling out the application, please email Katelyn Puga at kpuga@fcgov.com
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City Resources
- Economic Health Office - Business Resources
- Development Review Road Map: Restaurant Edition - Need help navigating the development review process as a restaurant?
City Programs & Incentives
Business Portal#
The City of Fort Collins is committed to supporting you through your Development Review Process as you start, expand or make significant changes to your business or its location.
Our Business Portal can connect you with helpful information and resources.