Click the link to view the Department of Local Affairs grant tool, then connect with us and put our Grant Navigator Program to work.
Empowering Communities. Securing Resources. Driving Growth.
As a State of Colorado designated Enterprise Zone, AGNC can help you navigate grants and incentives for eligible projects within the qualified redevelopment zone. These programs can help drive growth, fund infrastructure, support planning and development, access to technology, and expand agriculture, human services, and more. Our results-driven approach connects communities and organizations with the resources they need to thrive.
Grants and Incentives in the Zone.
AGNC administers the Northwest Colorado Enterprise Zone, for the counties of Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, and Jackson—regions built for businesses that think big and move fast.
Hard work and smart investments should pay off. These tax credits and incentives help businesses in Northwest Colorado grow, hire, and thrive—while keeping more money where it belongs.
Investment Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-investment-tax-credit
3% tax credit on business personal property investments, including new equipment, infrastructure, and expansion projects.
Job Training Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-job-training-tax-credit
12% tax credit on eligible job-training costs, helping businesses invest in a highly skilled workforce.
New Employee Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-new-employee-tax-credit
$1,100 per new employee, with additional credits for agricultural processors and businesses in enhanced rural Enterprise Zones.
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-employer-sponsored-health-insurance-tax-credit
$1,000 per new employee for businesses that provide qualified health plans during their first two years in an Enterprise Zone.
Research and Development Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-research-and-development-tax-credit
3% tax credit on increased R&D expenses compared to prior years—encouraging innovation and long-term business growth.
Vacant Commercial Building Rehabilitation Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-vacant-commercial-building-rehabilitation-tax-credit
25% tax credit on rehab costs (up to $50,000) for businesses redeveloping vacant commercial buildings at least 20 years old.
Commercial Vehicle Investment Tax Credit
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-commercial-vehicle-investment-tax-credit
1.5% tax credit on new commercial vehicles registered in Colorado and used within an Enterprise Zone.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Manufacturing and Mining
https://oedit.colorado.gov/enterprise-zone-sales-and-use-tax-exemption-for-manufacturing-and-mining
Exemption on sales and use tax for manufacturing and mining equipment, helping businesses cut costs on critical operations.
Get Pre-Qualitied, request to submit a Contribution Project application, or inquire about Tax Credits Today
- Click on here to go to the Economic Development Zone map to see if you’re in the Zone.
- If you are, fill out the Project Interest form below
- We’ll review your request and follow up to share which incentives you may qualify for.
These tools give businesses the knowledge, support, and funding they need to thrive.
Business Toolkit – Get the funding, workforce support, and expert guidance your business needs to start, grow, and succeed in Northwest Colorado.
AGNC Board & Members – Meet the leaders shaping economic development and policy across Northwest Colorado.
AGNC Meeting Schedule & Minutes – Stay informed with the latest meeting dates, agendas, and official minutes from AGNC.
AGNC Letters & Resolutions – Explore AGNC’s official positions, policy advocacy, and resolutions impacting the region.
Grant Navigator
Unlocking Funding. Strengthening Communities. Driving Growth.
AGNC’s Regional Grant Navigator (RGN) Program helps communities transform bold ideas into lasting impact. From concept to reality, the Program offers expert navigation of grants and incentives, strategic partnerships, and results-driven planning. AGNC helps ensure local governments, businesses, and organizations secure the resources they need to thrive.
“The AGNC team’s diligence in finding, presenting, and securing funding opportunities has provided our local governments with resources we wouldn’t otherwise have access to.”
-- Town of Meeker Administrator
- Identify and Access Funding – Navigate grant opportunities tailored to your project, your timeline, and your goals.
- Simplify the Process – Get expert support with applications, compliance, and reporting to improve success rates.
- Maximize Impact – Align funding with long-term growth strategies and community priorities.
- Build Stronger Partnerships – Connect with state and federal programs that expand capacity and open doors.
Let’s turn opportunity into action.
Key Accomplishments
Delivering Results. Building Momentum.
AGNC’s funding efforts are driving real impact across Northwest Colorado—supporting everything from clean energy to rural healthcare and water infrastructure. These aren’t just ideas—they’re real results, already making a difference in our communities."
Key Accomplishments
- $240,000 Colorado Energy Grant (IIJA) for CRVEDP, supporting regional economic diversification and energy transition.
- $1 million EIAF Grant for South Routt Medical Center, enhancing rural healthcare infrastructure.
- Wolf Creek Reservoir assisted in securing funding via the Office of Just Transition for workforce development and supporting regional water infrastructure.
- $1.1 million total funding from various grant sources to establish the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative
Looking Ahead
- Extend outreach to underserved communities.
- Secure $5 million+ in new funding.
- Advance high-impact projects in energy transition, water infrastructure, and long-term resilience.
The Northwest Colorado Enterprise Zone is about more than tax breaks—it’s about building a strong, sustainable economy for businesses willing to invest in the region.
Want to take advantage of these incentives?
Email: admin@agnc.org
Call: (970) 665-1095