The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the the Woodland Park Micro-Grant Program.
Donor Name: Downtown Development Authority
State: Colorado
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This initiative continues commitment to providing targeted financial assistance for projects that elevate the character and safety of downtown district.
It is the intent of the DDA that the Program enable or assist qualifying applicants with Projects that, for example, but without limitation, enhance building design, aesthetics, and public experience with higher quality materials, lighting, signage, and façade elements; improve public safety around buildings; add new public realm enhancements, such as landscaping or seating; include pedestrian enhancements; meet building code compliance; and further the objectives and purposes of the DDA within the District, such as stimulating economic vitality therein.
Focus
The 2026 program prioritizes projects that align with the DDA’s mission to stimulate economic vitality and enhance public experience. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Aesthetic & Design Upgrades: Utilizing high-quality materials for façade improvements, modern signage, and architectural lighting.
- Public Safety & Accessibility: Enhancing building security, improving lighting for pedestrians, and ensuring building code compliance.
- Public Realm Enhancements: Adding “streetscape” value through professional landscaping, outdoor seating, and other pedestrian-friendly features.
- Economic Vitality: Projects that demonstrably further the DDA’s objectives of making the District a premier destination for residents and visitors alike.
Funding Information
The max grant amount for a Project in 2026 is up to five thousand dollars ($5,000), with total funding not exceeding $200,000 for the pool of all qualifying Projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Private individuals and entities that are owners or lessees of residential or commercial real property or business in the District may submit an application for a Grant; however, the record title owner(s) of the land on which a Project is proposed must sign the Grant Application and execute the Grant Agreement (provided by the DDA) along with the applicant if the applicant is not the landowner.
- A natural person applicant must be 21 years or older.
- An entity applicant must designate a authorized representative to apply for a Grant on behalf of the entity. Said designation must be made pursuant to the entity’s controlling organizational documents and grant the representative the authority to act on behalf of the entity and to enter into agreements that impact the real property owned by the entity pursuant to relevant law.
- Properties or businesses that are delinquent on special assessments or taxes are ineligible to apply. The use of the property and the structures thereon that are the subject of the Project must be in compliance with all of the City’s zoning, subdivision, and building regulations, including all applicable design criteria requirements, unless the scope of the Project is to bring the property or structures into compliance.
For more information, visit DDA.
