Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
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- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Amount
- $100,000
- Closes
- Rolling, no fixed deadline
Amount
$100,000
Who can apply
Businesses of many sizes, Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations, and Government agencies can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
Business, Nonprofit, Government
About this opportunity
The Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit provides a tax credit to Colorado taxpayers that contribute to targeted enterprise zone projects. When taxpayers make a certified contribution, they can claim: 25% of a cash donation as a state income tax credit 12.5% of an in-kind donation as a state income tax credit The amount of this tax credit is capped at $100,000 per taxpayer per tax year. If you cannot use all of your credits in a given tax year, you can carry forward the balance up to five years. The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state. The 16 designated enterprise zones have high unemployment rates, low per capita income, or slow population growth. Local enterprise zone administrators work w...