Business Assistance Tools

Enterprise Zone
Upstate administers the Greeley/Weld Enterprise Zone (EZ), which offers companies located within the boundaries of distressed EZ areas throughout the county the opportunity to earn state income tax credits based on their investment and job creation activities. Upstate also certifies and administers EZ tax credits for contributions to approved non-profit agencies and/or projects that play a role in implementing the economic development plan for the EZ.

Revolving Loan Fund
Upstate administers the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund, utilizing federal funds to provide gap financing for companies that expand the job base in rural Weld and Larimer Counties.

Greeley Community Development Fund
Upstate administers this important fund that extends financial assistance to qualifying companies expanding or locating in Greeley.

Infrastructure Grant Program
Upstate provides grant application and implementation assistance to eligible communities seeking federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars for infrastructure projects.