The CBO is now accepting applications for the new Advance-Local Work Group through Monday, March 16, 2026.
Established per C.R.S. §24-37.5-905, this advisory body will provide expert guidance on grant application scoring, program transparency, and project impact. The CBO is seeking a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from local and Tribal governments, industry associations, and broadband consumers.
The CBO has announced a new initiative to strengthen the state’s middle-mile infrastructure, the critical backbone connecting local communities to the global internet. The strategy aims to improve daily cellular and fiber connectivity while supporting advanced industries like quantum computing.
Set for completion by the end of 2026, the strategy focuses on three pillars: a comprehensive gap assessment, a feasibility study for addressing connectivity challenges, and the creation of a policy and funding implementation framework.
The CBO has officially announced the award recipients for the 2025 Advance Colorado Mini Grant Program. Following a surge in interest, the program saw $6.4 million in funding requests, highlighting the significant demand for localized broadband and infrastructure support.
Due to the overwhelming volume of applications, the selection process was noted as "extremely competitive." While the CBO received many high-quality proposals, the high demand exceeded available resources, meaning the office was unable to fund all applicants.
Colorado has secured $420.6 million in federal funding from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand high-speed internet.
The money will be used to bring reliable broadband access to over 96,000 Coloradans in rural and underserved areas, moving the state closer to its goal of connecting 99% of all residents. Governor Jared Polis called the historic investment critical for ensuring Coloradans can work, learn, and access healthcare.
The CBO has launched the Broadband Ready Community Program to accelerate the state's goal of connecting 99% of households to high-speed internet by 2027.
The program is built around the Broadband Ready Community Checklist (BRCC), a voluntary guide for local jurisdictions to plan and execute connectivity projects across four key readiness areas (Planning, Partnership Model, Local/Regional Planning, and Communications).
The CBO has launched a new Technical Assistance Program to help its CPF grantees meet mandatory federal cybersecurity and supply chain security standards required for their Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grants. The application window is open; details are available on the Technical Assistance Program webpage.
Visionary Broadband announced it has successfully completed a project to bring high-speed fiber internet to over 1,000 new homes and businesses in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The project was supported by a federal Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant, administered through the CBO's Advance Colorado Broadband program. Read more about this project.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Digital Access team are excited to announce Digital Inclusion Week, taking place from October 6-10.
This nationwide event is an annual tradition dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of digital inclusion and celebrating those who work to advance digital equity in their communities. This year, Colorado’s Digital Access Team is focusing on the crucial role that partnerships play in making digital inclusion a reality.
The CBO is excited to announce the Advance Colorado Broadband Mini Grant Program for funds from both the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Approximately $800K is currently available for awards.
For more information on the program please read the Advance Colorado Broadband Mini Grant Program Guidelines and review the map of eligible locations located on the CPF webpage.
As part of the BEAD process the CBO requested public comment on the Final Proposal before submission to the NTIA. The public comment period was held to promote transparency and gather feedback from all of CBO’s stakeholders. As part of our commitment to transparency, the CBO has released a summary of feedback received.