Community Priority Participants Enhanced Funding
Funding Amount
Up to $50,000 for commercial/multifamily; Up to $10,000 for residential
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Teachers
- Childcare workers
- Veterans
- Government staff
Overview
Geographic Scope: Pitkin County, Eagle County, and Garfield Counties, Colorado
Award Amounts:
- Up to $10,000 additional on a single residential project
- Up to $50,000 additional for a commercial or multifamily building project
Eligible Participants:
- Teachers
- Childcare workers
- Veterans
- Government staff
- Other under-resourced local community members
Focus Areas:
- Same as residential and commercial rebate programs
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Building electrification projects
- Heat pump installations
- Insulation and air sealing
- Other eligible energy-saving upgrades
What They Fund:
- Enhanced rebate amounts for qualified participants
- Residential: 50% of project cost up to $50,000 (compared to $25,000 for standard participants on some programs)
- Commercial/Multifamily: 50% of project cost up to $50,000
- Free energy assessments for under-resourced property owners
Eligibility Determination:
- Use CORE's Savings Calculator to determine qualification
- Review Community Priority Participants criteria
- Contact Energy Concierge for eligibility questions
Additional Services:
- In 2024, 42% of projects supported served underserved populations
- 46% of grants and rebate funding allocated to these communities
- Free energy assessments included
Contact Information:
- Phone: (970) 925-9775
- Energy Concierge Team
- Savings Calculator: Available on website
- Address: 129 Emma Rd Unit A-1, Basalt, CO 81621
How to Apply
How to Apply for Community Priority Participants Funding
- Determine Eligibility: Use CORE's Savings Calculator or review Community Priority Participants criteria
- Contact Energy Concierge: Reach out to confirm eligibility status
- Schedule Assessment: Book a free energy assessment (included for qualified participants)
- Apply for Rebate/Grant: Submit regular residential, commercial, or multifamily application
- Mention Priority Status: Indicate Community Priority Participant status in application
- Receive Enhanced Amounts: Approved applicants receive higher rebate/grant amounts
Required Materials:
- Proof of occupation/status (teacher, veteran, etc.)
- Application materials for corresponding program (residential, commercial, or multifamily)
- Income documentation or eligibility verification (if required)
- Project details and cost estimates
What Community Office for Resource Efficiency actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 10
- Total given
- $304K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $15K–$50K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Basalt, CO; Aspen, CO; Woody Creek, CO.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Farm Collaborative · Woody Creek, CO
Building efficiency
$50K
Town of Snowmass Village · Snowmass Village, CO
Building efficiency
$50K
Aspen Skiing Company · Basalt, CO
Building efficiency
$40K
Town of Basalt · Basalt, CO
Building efficiency
$32K
Aspen Mountain Residences · Aspen, CO
Building efficiency
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Energy efficiency
- Teachers
- Veterans
- Hardship
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