Denver Regional Council of Governments

Buyer seeks a contractor to implement a $6 million Innovation Pilot Program aimed at reducing market barriers to building decarbonization in the Colorado front range. The program will fund targeted, innovative pilots that test approaches to overcoming market barriers to building decarbonization. The contractor will design and administer a grant program, develop award criteria, and provide support to applicants. The program aims to promote the development and refinement of interventions that can be scaled into regional solutions.

• 2/25/2025 - Questions Due
• 2/27/2025 - Question Responses Posted
• 3/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 3/20/2025 - Potential Interview Date

• Design and launch an Innovation Pilot Program grant program
• Develop grant award criteria focusing on removing barriers and program impact
• Establish metrics and guidelines for transparent and accountable funding
• Provide innovation funding grants across the DRCOG program region
• Support small businesses and organizations through the grant application process
• Administer the program including application review and fund awarding
• Track and report on program outcomes and lessons learned
• Ensure at least 28% of services go to EPA defined Justice40 census tracts
• Coordinate with other DRCOG vendors and programs
• Host webinars and information sessions to support applicants