General Information
The Eviction Legal Defense Fund (Fund) was established by the General Assembly in 2019 to expand the availability of legal assistance for low-income persons who are experiencing an eviction or are at immediate risk of an eviction. Annual grant funding is allocated to qualified organizations based on a geographic, need-driven formula that considers the number of forcible entry and detainer filings (i.e., eviction actions) in each county or city and county across the State. If there is more than one qualified organization within a county or city and county, funding is allocated in proportion to the number of clients served by each qualified organization or its predecessor in the preceding grant award year.
All grants are awarded on a cost-reimbursement basis and must be used for the purposes set forth in Section 13-40-127(3), C.R.S. Grantees are also subject to periodic reporting requirements.
Qualified Organizations
Statutes establish criteria for determining whether an organization is qualified to apply for a grant. Organizations must:
Grant Uses
Statutes also limit the use of grant funds to the following services:
Grant funding may also be used for indirect costs, subject to certain limitations. For more detailed information about the grants, please refer to the Grant Rules in the Grant Resources section below.
If you have questions about the grant application process or need assistance with AmpliFund, please reach out to us!
Direct any questions about Eviction Legal Defense Fund grants to:
Grants Specialist
Office of the State Court Administrator
1300 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80203
EvictionLegalDefenseFund@judicial.state.co.us | 720-625-5841