Office Of Economic Development COVID Relief Program Extension

The act extends deadlines related to COVID-19 relief programs within the Colorado office of economic development and international trade that are dedicated to accelerating the recovery of negatively impacted industries and businesses.

Specifically, the act extends the:

• COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses spending authority for technical assistance from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2023, and the reporting deadline from November 1, 2022, to November 1, 2023, and adds another report due on November 1, 2024;
• Closing of the applications deadline for the small business accelerated growth program from December 31, 2022, to October 31, 2023; and
• Deadline for eligible events to occur under the Colorado meetings and events incentive program from December 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, and the reporting requirement due dates through July 1, 2025.
  (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)