Opportunity Now Colorado
Grant Program
Opportunity Now Colorado is a $92 million grant program catalyzing transformative change for Colorado’s workforce.
Opportunity Now is funded by HB22-1350, HB24-1365, and SB22-181 through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
We are taking a bold new approach to workforce development in our state to meet Coloradans where they’re at in their lives.
Governor Jared Polis
Meet the current grantees.
Program Goals
1
Meet key talent needs in regions throughout all of Colorado
2
Incentivize collaboration between education and industry
3
Match Coloradans with in-demand jobs that pay living wages
Opportunity Now catalyzes regional industry and education collaboration to unlock economic mobility for Coloradans.
Employers have a need to fill critical positions and create more pipelines for living wage careers
Deep regional partnerships are necessary to create talent ecosystems that meet industry needs
Education & training providers are critical to creating pathways to in-demand career opportunities