DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced awards for one million dollars of additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding recently unanimously approved by the Joint Budget Committee for 30 non-profit organizations such as synagogues, mosques, and churches, to support physical security measures for organizations that are at high risk of attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission, often places of worship. This program was created when Governor Polis signed the Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program legislation, sponsored by Representatives Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Iman Jodeh, and Senators Kevin Priola and Chris Hansen, on June 7, 2022. The Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved this additional $1 million in funding on Wednesday, Dec 20th.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced awards for one million dollars of additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding recently unanimously approved by the Joint Budget Committee for 30 non-profit organizations such as synagogues, mosques, and churches, to support physical security measures for organizations that are at high risk of attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission, often places of worship. This program was created when Governor Polis signed the Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program legislation, sponsored by Representatives Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Iman Jodeh, and Senators Kevin Priola and Chris Hansen, on June 7, 2022. The Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved this additional $1 million in funding on Wednesday, Dec 20th.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) submitted a supplemental budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). This builds on the Governor’s November 1st budget proposal which focused on fully funding education, creating more housing for all Coloradans, protecting Colorado’s environment, and making Colorado one of the top ten safest states. Governor Polis and his budget focus on ensuring that as we approach 2026, life in Colorado is more affordable, sustainable, and livable for all Coloradans.
DENVER — Today Governor Polis, in partnership with the State Legislature and Department of Local Affairs, announced the IIJA and IRA Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program to help local governments access funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
STATEWIDE - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) awarded eight final Revitalizing Main Streets grants totaling $1.7 million dollars to strengthen Colorado’s downtowns and ensure that cities, downtowns, and communities across the state are safe, accessible, and welcoming to all.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement about the agreement between the Colorado River Water Conservation District and Public Service Company:
