DURA Community STAND Grant Program
The Community Stabilization Tool Assisting Neighborhood Development (STAND) program is a new grant initiative by the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) that will offer funding to small businesses, nonprofits, and business improvement districts to enable enhancements. The program aims to prevent organizations from moving away from their original communities.
The Authority plans to allocate grant funds to small businesses, non-profit organizations, and business improvement districts within URAs that have historically lacked investment. DURA specifically requests proposals from these organizations seeking funding to support their vision for their intended communities. These organizations must be located in the City and County of Denver within an existing Urban Renewal Area (URA) or within a ½ mile of an existing URA.
The Basics
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Status: Closed
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Opening date: 10/1/2024
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Closing date: 11/8/2024, 2:00 p.m. MST
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Typical grant range: $500.00 – $50,000.00
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Program contact: April Simmons
Notice of Funding Availability and Downloadable Resources
Downloadable Resources:
- • Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFA) English
- • Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFA) Spanish
- • General information sheet English
- • General information sheet Spanish
Submitted Question and Responses
Community STAND NOFA Schedule
Event |
Issue/Deadline Dates |
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Issue RFP |
10/1/2024 |
Pre-Proposal Meeting (virtual) |
10/16/2024 |
Questions Due |
10/24/2024 |
Questions Answered |
11/1/2024 |
RFP Due |
11/8/2024 |
Notice of Award |
December |
Who is eligible for the grant?
- • Businesses engaged in permitted activities with $2 Million or less in gross revenue
- • Business Improvement Districts
- • Nonprofits designated by 501C 3 status
- • Organizations incubated by a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) designation
- • Projects must be located within the City and County of Denver, and within the Urban Renewal Area (URA) boundaries
Inspiration Projects |
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| Façade improvements | Landscaping | Community garden or pocket park |
| Furniture for organization – interior or exterior | Safety improvements: camera, lights, equipment | Business equipment: printers, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machine |
| Costs associated with purchasing (owning) a space | Cultural markers such as park benches or signage | Physical building improvements – roofing, FF&E, HVAC |
| Corridor greening and furniture | Alley clean-up/beautification | Public art installations |
| Window replacement | Graffiti removal | Design fees for improvements and expansion |
Location qualification information
DURA’s past investments are within our urban renewal areas (URAs). Any organization applying for these grant resources must be within the City and County of Denver within an existing URA or within a ½ mile of an existing URA. Please use the map below to determine your location eligibility.
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
We encourage all eligible businesses and organizations to join us at an online pre-proposal meeting. Potential applicants can ask questions about projects, general eligibility, project location eligibility, or the application process and requirements.
When: Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m.
Meeting link: us02web.zoom.us/j/6216077128?omn=89353088666
Recorded Meeting from October 16, 2024: