Notice of Funding Availability Local Legal Support Program

2026-11-03

As federal priorities evolve , many of Colorado ’ s communities that rely on federal fundingsources face heightened uncertainty around regulatory changes , funding terminations , andshifting compliance standards . To effectively address these challenges , the Department ofLocal Affairs ( DOLA ), in partnership with the Governor ’ s Office of Federal Funds and StrategicInitiatives ( OFFSI ), will administer the Colorado Local Legal Support Program ( LLSP ). The program will grant the successful organization funding to provide free legal assistance tolocal governments and non - profit organizations across the state with special focus on smalland / or rural governments and organizations . This legal assistance will support these localgovernments and non - profit organizations in protecting existing funding and complying withevolving federal guidance regardless of community size . In turn , the program will safeguardcritical local investments by ensuring that awarded funds remain deployable , compliant , andprotected . The successful organization will be awarded a minimum of $ 150 , 000 to be put towards costsrelated to coordinating the provision of pro bono legal services to support Coloradocommunities in their efforts to :● Navigate federal contract changes and potential clawbacks or terminations ;● Maintain compliance with evolving federal regulations and guidance ;● Resolve federal grant management and procurement issues ; and ● Access legal expertise for appeals , extensions , or corrective actions of federal agencydecisions . See more

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