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The BEST Grant Process

 

What Steps To Take Before the Grant Application

BEST Grant Program FAQ is a comprehensive guide to all the components which make up BEST.

 

Contact your Division Technical Assistance Representative to schedule a site visit and get started with planning for your BEST grant.

 

Planning - this is an essential component of a BEST grant.  Below are several tools to help guide you through the planning process.  Please refer to the "BEST Grant Program  FAQ" for additional information.

For RFQ/P templates and assistance, please contact your technical assistance representative.

 

The Grant Application Process

The BEST Grant Application

 

Current Applicant Matching Percentages

BEST Project Scoring Guidelines for BEST Cash Grants

 

Current BEST Grant Cycle Timeline

Once A Grant Application is Awarded

Obtaining a Building Permit

Other Factors Which Could Affect Your Project

High Performance Certification Program (HPCP)

 

Davis-Bacon information related to BEST Grant Projects

 

BEST Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Guidelines

 

Security Camera Questionnaire

 

BEST Roof Specific Policies for Roof Applicants

 

 A Guide to Maximizing the Life of your Roof

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For additional information, E-Mail: Newell_S@cde.state.co.us