Colorado Office Receives Grant to Redesign Website
A state grant will fund research and prototypes for an online tool that matches businesses with programs based on their needs.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Remote Work
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The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has received a grant from the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority's GovGrants program to redesign part of its website. The grant funds research and prototypes for an online tool that matches visitors with programs based on their needs.
Why it matters
The office offers more than 150 programs for businesses, and matching them to relevant offerings could make it easier for Colorado companies to find support. The office plans to seek input from businesses across the state and a range of industries as the work proceeds.
The office offers more than 150 programs for businesses, and its Programs and Funding page draws up to 30,000 unique visitors monthly. The grant amount and final tool design have not been disclosed.
The players
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The state office that promotes business development and international trade in Colorado and offers programs to support companies within the state.
Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority
The state authority that manages Colorado's official government internet portal and administers the GovGrants program that funded this project.
The details
Work on the online tool is set to begin in November 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027. Colorado business owners interested in participating can submit a form for consideration.
Timeline
November 2026: Work on the online tool begins.
End of 2027: Online tool work is scheduled to be completed.
Season Trajectory
This project is an example of how the GovGrants program is used to modernize state agency websites with targeted technology funding. It follows a pattern in which Colorado uses the state internet portal authority to support digital tools that connect businesses with state services.
Colorado businesses seeking state support may eventually find programs more easily through a redesigned website. The tool is not expected to be completed until the end of 2027, so current program access remains unchanged in the interim.
The takeaway
Colorado businesses interested in shaping the new tool can submit a form to the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to share their input. Early participation could help ensure the tool reflects the needs of companies across different industries.
Further reading
Explore more on Remote Work to see how digital tools are shaping business support across the state.
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