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Rural Jump-Start Program

Rural Jump-Start Program

Funds rural Colorado start-ups with matching grants and tax-related growth support.

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Colorado's Rural Jump-Start Program, administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), supports new businesses relocating to one of approximately 35 designated rural counties by combining a matching cash grant with a multi-year tax relief package. The program is explicitly limited to businesses that are not already operating in Colorado; existing Colorado…

What this grant funds

New businesses relocating to designated rural Colorado counties, offering a matching grant up to $25,000 and a state tax relief package tied to job creation.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Jun 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.75%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$630K
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: oedit.colorado.gov