Colorado Green Business Network

March 2026 Updates

Receive Support from the CGBN Team for your Application or Annual Report

We will be hosting virtual application clinics from March 4th to June 19th. The virtual clinics are an incredible opportunity to ask questions about the application process and receive feedback. The clinics will be every Wednesday-Friday.

• Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
• Thursdays from 8:00 am to 11:30 am
• Fridays from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Recommendations for Starting the Application

• Be sure your organization has access to your GreenBiz Tracker Account.
• Go through the entire application and only answer questions you know off the top of your head.
• If your organization has data on resource reductions (water, energy, waste, transportation, etc.), prepare it for submission to the application (OPTIONAL).
• Reference the CGBN Member Handbook & Technical Manual when working on the application: Colorado Green Business Network Member Handbook & Technical Manual_English or the CGBN Manual para miembros y manual técnico
• Consider questions you may have for your Green Business Specialist during your 30-minute appointment. 

CGBN Member & Partner Spotlights

YellowDog Hosting Period Positive Supply Drive!

Join our Silver-Certified member, YellowDog, for their Period Positive Supply Drive. They will be collecting tampons, unisex underwear, menstrual pads (all sizes), wipes, toiletry bags, and panty liners at their headquarters in Denver from March 1st to March 31st. Learn more here!

Congrats to Arapahoe Libraries' Newly Renovated Building

Arapahoe Libraries’ newly renovated building, The Space and Cafe!

Gold-certified member, Arapahoe Libraries, hosted an open house last week for their newly renovated space! The space was designed to provide improved coworking and meeting spaces to their community.

Interested in being a vendor at Lafayette and Louisville's annual Earth Day, Every Day Celebration?

Sign up as a vendor for the 2026 Earth Day, Every Day Celebration on May 2nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, hosted by the City of Lafayette’s Sustainability and Open Space Departments in partnership with the City of Louisville’s Sustainability Division. At the Bob Burger Recreation Center parking lot & Open Space Outdoor Classroom. 

Why participate?

• Free 10’ x 10’ booth space
• Free Earth Day, Every Day T-shirt, if requested
• Connect with 1,500–2,000 attendees interested in sustainable products, solutions, ideas, and education
• Showcase your sustainable programs, products, or initiatives to a passionate local audience

Confirm your participation by March 31, 2026, using their vendor form. 

Events

Clean Diversion is Cost-Effective: Universal Waste Diversion Implementation Best Practices: March 4th

Join Compost Colorado Fueled by 5280 Waste Solutions + GreenLatinos Colorado on March 4th from 10:00-11:30 am to learn best practices for Denver's Universal Waste Ordinance. Register here!

CGBN March Workshop: Electrify Your Fleet: March 19th

This workshop will be on March 19th, starting at 1:00 pm MST, with presentations from Denver Water on electrifying their fleet and from Drive Clean Colorado on incentives, coaching, and technical assistance to help organizations plan, fund, and implement fleet and work-vehicle electrification and EV charging. Register here!

How Every Day Operational Choices Can Make Sustainable Impact: March 24th

Join Trellis and EPSON on March 24th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MST to learn how smarter choices boost sustainability and support your business. They will cover microplastics, energy use, waste reduction, and end-of-life planning. Register here!

How Businesses Can Impact Change: March 30th

Join Good Business Colorado, ClimateVoice, B Local Colorado, and the American Sustainable Business Network to explore how Colorado businesses can advance sustainability and equity. Hear from local leaders about practical advocacy, the new B Corp certification requirement, and real-world success stories at the CSU Spur campus in Denver. Register here!

Denver Green Drinks Rebooted: March 31st

Denver Green Drinks is back, hosting its first event at Denver Beer Co - Platte Street during Colorado Climate Week on March 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm. It is a great opportunity to connect with others in the sustainability and climate space. Learn more here!

Cool Summers, Warm Winters: A Heat Pump Info Night: April 6th

Join City of Longmont Office of Sustainability, Longmont Power & Communications, and Go Electric Colorado on April 6th from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Longmont Library to learn about the benefits of heat pumps and the workforce needed to install heat pumps in Colorado. Register here!

Funding Opportunities

The City of Louisville is Launching it's Commercial Sustainability Rebate Program

Calling all Louisville, Colorado businesses! The Commercial Sustainability Rebate program is designed to support business-led investments in waste reduction, energy efficiency, decarbonization, water conservation, and circular economy initiatives while ensuring fairness, administrative efficiency, and measurable environmental outcomes. Proposed projects will be reviewed through a lens that enhances sustainability, prevents or diverts waste, and increases environmental stewardship.

A total of 10 competitive rebate offerings will be available each year:

• Five $1,000 rebates
• Three $5,000 rebates
• Two $10,000 rebates

The rebate application will be live on Monday, March 2, 2026. Learn more here!

The Colorado Energy Office is opening the next round of the Clean Air Program

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) opened its next round of Clean Air Program (CAP) grants today! These grants are designed to offset the direct costs of purchasing and installing emission reduction equipment at the source. Learn more here!

Colorado Circular Communities have opened all Three Teirs of Funding

Colorado Circular Communities (C3) has opened all three funding tiers to expand the circular economy in Colorado, including Mini-Grants, Impact Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. Mini Grants awards may be up to $50,000. Impact Grants are for projects between $50,000 and $500,000. Capacity Building Grants are for projects of more than $500,000 and are by invitation only. These projects need to have a significant impact on circularity in Colorado.

City of Westminster SAGE: SAGE Rebates & SAGE Accelerator Grant

City of Westminster has two funding sources for businesses located in Westminster. The SAGE rebates to cover up to 75% ($1,500 max) of project costs per business each year. Rebates range from LED lighting upgrades and toilet/urinal replacements to compost services and DIY projects. Apply today!

The SAGE Accelerator Grant provides one-time, project-related, financial assistance on a reimbursement basis for sustainability upgrades and services that facilitate cost reductions and support resource conservation and environmentally friendly business operations. The Accelerator Grant may cover up to 75% of eligible project expenses with a cap of $5,000 per business. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply today!

CGBN Energy-Saving Equipment Grants

Powered by Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Intuit, this grant is on a first-come, first-served basis and is open from December 1st, 2025, to May 1st, 2026. CGBN uses these funds to purchase energy-saving and greenhouse gas reduction equipment for businesses across the state. We are limited to $1,500 per business - if you think your project will exceed that amount, please still fill out the application, and we can discuss next steps. For more information and to apply for the grant, please complete the application.

Interested in Being Featured in our Monthly Newsletter?

Submit content to our monthly newsletter! Organizations can complete the form at any time to share events (in-person or virtual), job postings, funding opportunities, membership spotlights, and more! The CGBN team will review the content submitted and, if it is relevant to CGBN, add it to our monthly newsletter and LinkedIn page.