Rural Jump-Start Program
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
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- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Amount
- $15,000 - $25,000
- Closes
- Jun 30, 2028 (in 676 days)
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Amount
$15,000 - $25,000
Who can apply
Businesses of many sizes and Government agencies can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
Business, Government, Academic
About this opportunity
The Rural Jump-Start Program is a collaborative effort by the state, local governments, Institutes of Higher Education (IHE), and economic development organizations (EDO) to incentivize new businesses to start in or move to rural, economically distressed counties in Colorado, which are referred to as Rural Jump-Start zones, and hire new employees. The Rural Jump-Start program was authorized in 2015 and began in 2016 as a tax incentive program for businesses located in a Rural Jump-Start zone, and in 2021 a grant program was created. If you are a business interested in participating in this program, please review all program qualifications, discussed in greater detail under the Business Eligibility section below, before applying. Tax benefits include: 100% relief of State income tax for the...