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Colorado Aid and Assistance Programs.
Find how to get grants and assistance in all areas, cities, and counties in Colorado, including Denver and Colorado Springs.
Telephone Assistance Program
This is a program that is run by the Colorado Department of Human Services and it will pay a portion of your monthly phone bill. You can be qualified for a discount from your phone company on your basic phone service.
Mortgage Help and Colorado Foreclosure Assistance
Locate programs and organizations in Colorado that will help you with paying your mortgage loan(s). The state also tries to reduce foreclosures. More.
Organizations that employ HUD certified housing counselors also operate in Colorado. Click here for a listing of HUD agencies in the state.
Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
A low-cost health insurance plan that is offered for Colorado's uninsured children and pregnant women. It is a health insurance plan available for children and pregnant women who cannot afford private health insurance. (800) 359-1991
Food Stamps Program
Assists lower income families and individuals who need assistance purchasing food. Helps ensure the nutritional needs of families are met. 303 866-3122
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Colorado Employment First
Increases employment opportunities for food stamp participants through referrals, support, accountability, and community work. Also provides advice on how to eliminate debt. (719) 486-2497
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
This program helps parents afford childcare while they are actively working, receiving job training or looking for work. This program may also be called the Low Income Child Care Assistance. 303.866.5700
Colorado Works/TANF
This will help strengthen families by providing cash grants, promoting opportunities for comprehensive job training, and fiscal support to state residents. (303) 866-6210
Credit Services and Debt Consolidation
Individuals who need budgeting advice or information on low cost or free debt reduction and financial assistance programs can speak to a not for profit credit counselor. Read more Colorado counseling agencies.
Legal Aid
Organizations and attorneys provide free or low cost legal assistance to low and moderate income families in Colorado. Click here to learn more.
Energy, Heating, and Utility Bills
Numerous government programs, non-profits, and assistance programs from utility companies exist to help the low income pay their bills. Read more.
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Colorado Food Banks and Pantries
Millions of pounds of free food and groceries are provided to families every year from various locations across the state. Get a listing of Colorado food banks, that are in addition to county programs listed below.
Free or Low Cost Health Care
Various community clinics and health care programs are offered in your county per below. Find an additional listing of Colorado community clinics.
Dental clinics also exist in Colorado, and can provide free care, or offer services on a sliding fee scale so that patients can save money on their monthly dental bills. More.
Assistance From Colorado Cities and Counties
Adams County (Brighton)
Arapahoe County (Aurora)
Archuleta County (Town of Pagosa Springs)
Baca County (Springfield)
Bent County (Las Animas)
Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells)
Crowley County (Ordway)
Custer County (Westcliffe)
- Foreclosure specific programs. More.
- Help with rent in Denver.
- Denver community clinics.
- Information on food centers and pantries.
Douglas County (Castle Rock)
Elbert County (Kiowa)
El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
- Agencies that focus on rent help in Colorado Springs and El Paso.
- Food pantries in El Paso County.
Garfield County (Glenwood Springs)
Huerfano County (Walsenburg)
Jefferson County (Golden)
Kiowa County (Eads)
Kit Carson County (Burlington)
La Plata County (Durango)
Lake County (Leadville)
Larimer County (Fort Collins)
Las Animas County (Trinidad)
Lincoln County (Hugo)
Mesa County (Grand Junction)
Montezuma County (Cortez)
Morgan County (City of Fort Morgan)
Otero County (La Junta)
Pitkin County (Aspen)
Prowers County (Lamar)
Routt County (Steamboat Springs)
San Miguel County (Telluride)
Summit County (Breckenridge)
Weld County (Greeley)
Colorado Help With Paying Heating and Utility Bills
In addition to the services and resources listed below, find more Colorado utility assistance programs.
Property Tax, Rent, and Heat Rebate
This aid program is operated by the state Department of Revenue. It provides cash grants and tax rebates for home heating payments to certain residents. They must be at least 65 years old, be a surviving spouse at least 58 years old, or disabled. Qualified applicants can receive a property tax rebate of up to $600 and a couple hundred dollars directly or as part of their monthly rent payments.
Energy $avings Partnership Program
The Partnership Program provides free energy efficiency services to lower income customers, the disabled, and seniors. Services provided can include an energy audit, wall, attic, and crawl space insulation, forced air efficiency assessment, air leakage reduction, appliance safety inspections, high efficiency lighting surveys and other safety inspections and ways to save energy.
Weatherization
The Colorado Energy $aving Partners (E$P) program, provides Weatherization services. They provide free and very effective energy efficient upgrades to Coloradans. The organizations involved have assisted with weatherizing more than 4,000 homes per year. Services provided include:
- Air leakage reduction
- Complete energy audit
- Attic, crawl space, and wall space insulation
- Furnace efficiency assessment and improvement
- Appliance safety inspection
- High efficiency lighting survey
- Inspection for other potential safety problems
Weatherization benefits include:
- You can lower utility bills by around 20%. One in four homes save 37% on their bills
- Reduced energy and heating consumption
- Overall comfort increased, as well as safety of the home
Energy Outreach Colorado
If you do not qualify for any government aid, such as federal assistance under the LEAP program, or if you have already received LEAP and need additional help, then you can get assistance from Energy Outreach Colorado. To qualify for help from this organization, you need to have a past-due balance on your heating or utility bill. Read more.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
A federally funded grant program that is managed by the Colorado Department of Human Services. This program was created to assist with your winter heating costs. Read more.
Crisis Intervention Program
The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) will operate year-round and can provide your round assistance with your home's primary heating source such as a furnace. Furnace repairs, replacement, and other services are offered. You must be eligible for basic LEAP to qualify for CIP.
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