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Community Investment

Supporting the People Who Strengthen Denver’s Neighborhoods: Now announcing Year Two of Grants!

DURA’s Community STAND (Stabilization Tool Assisting Neighborhood Development) program provides direct funding to small businesses, nonprofits and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to help them stay rooted, grow with intention and continue serving the neighborhoods that depend on them. By investing in organizations with deep neighborhood ties, especially in areas historically overlooked, C-STAND helps stabilize local economies, preserve culture and strengthen long-term community resilience.

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Housing Program Update

New housing rehabilitation applications are now administered by the City of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST).

Residents seeking new assistance should contact HOST directly:
City and County of Denver HOST – Resident Resources | 720-913-200

If you received a housing rehabilitation loan or grant through DURA in 2025 or earlier, DURA will continue to serve your needs related to those prior services.

Questions about an existing DURA program?
Contact Alicia Ellis:
[email protected] | (303) 534-3872

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Redevelopment

Leading Denver in thoughtful and appropriate urban renewal

From preserving historic structures to addressing challenged areas, Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) strives to steward a city-wide vision as Denver grows and changes. DURA’s involvement often ensures the inclusion of both affordable and workforce housing, as well as an investment in infrastructure, schools, community artwork and other public amenities. DURA redevelopment projects also provide enhanced opportunities for small businesses as well as employment and training for members of the community.

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Featured Project

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)

Envisioned as a catalyst for development in the Central Platte Valley, REI chose the site for its visibility from the highway and downtown, regional access, historic character of the building and proximity to the river and bike paths. The high cost of historic preservation, life-safety upgrades and environmental remediation rendered the plan financially infeasible. DURA provided approximately $6.3 million in sales tax TIF reimbursement to REI to make the project possible.

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