C.R.S. Section 24-48.5-403
Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” means the federal “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”, Pub.L. 117-2, as the act may be subsequently amended.

(2)

“Applicant” means a collaboration of entities that:

(a)

Includes industry and educational entities and may also include local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit and for-profit entities and organizations; and

(b)

Applies for a grant from the grant program.

(3)

“COVID-19” means the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2.

(4)

“Departments” means:

(a)

The department of labor and employment created in section 24-1-121;

(b)

The department of higher education created in section 24-1-114; and

(c)

The department of education created in section 24-1-115.

(5)

“Evidence-based” means that an initiative is either:

(a)

A proven program or practice, as defined in section 2-3-210 (2)(d); or

(b)

An evidence-informed program or practice, as defined in section 2-3-210 (2)(a).

(6)

“Fund” means the regional talent development initiative grant program fund created in section 24-48.5-406.

(7)

“Grant program” means the regional talent development initiative grant program created in section 24-48.5-405.

(8)

“Intermediary” means:

(a)

A nonprofit entity that has a proven record of connecting education providers, employers, or other civic organizations to develop career pathways and address workforce development needs; or

(b)

A post-secondary education provider that addresses economic and workforce development needs.

(9)

“Office” means the Colorado office of economic development created in section 24-48.5-101.

(10)

“Program administrator” means:

(a)

The office;

(b)

A state agency designated pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B); or

(c)

One or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B).

(11)

“Selection committee” means the selection committee appointed pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (5) to review and make recommendations on grant applications.

(12)

“Steering committee” means the steering committee established pursuant to section 24-48.5-404.

(13)

“Third-party administrator” means one or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section 24-48.5-405 (1)(a) to serve as the program administrator.

Source: Section 24-48.5-403 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

24–48.5–101
Colorado office of economic development - creation - duties - report 24–48.5–102
Small business assistance center 24–48.5–105
Transfer of functions - Colorado customized training program - Colorado economic development commission - contracts - continuation of regulations 24–48.5–106
Certified capital companies - rules 24–48.5–107
Film production companies - contact - registration - definitions 24–48.5–110
Administration of enterprise zone program - transfer of employee 24–48.5–112
Advanced industry investment tax credit - administration - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–113
Limit on fees - active solar energy systems - geothermal systems - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–114
Film, television, and media - definitions 24–48.5–115
Film, television, and media - duties - loan guarantee program 24–48.5–116
Film, television, and media - performance-based incentive for film production in Colorado - Colorado office of film, television, and media operational account cash fund - creation - definition 24–48.5–117
Advanced industry - grants - fund - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–121
Procurement technical assistance program - fund - legislative declaration - definitions 24–48.5–122
Local business mobile application software - creation - legislative declaration - definitions 24–48.5–123
Maintain relationship with United States armed forces - legislative declaration 24–48.5–124
Preserving small businesses through employee ownership - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–125
Protecting Colorado call center jobs - definitions 24–48.5–126
Small business COVID-19 grant program - legislative declaration - definitions - reporting - repeal 24–48.5–127
COVID-19 relief for disproportionately impacted businesses - report - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–128
Program - marijuana entrepreneurs - social equity licensees - report - marijuana entrepreneur fund - creation - legislative declaration - definitions 24–48.5–129
Outdoor recreation industry office - creation - duties - legislative declaration 24–48.5–130
Small business accelerated growth program - creation - funding - reports - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–131
Colorado startup loan program - fund - creation - policies - report - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal 24–48.5–132
Innovative housing incentive program - report - legislative declaration - definitions 24–48.5–133
Rural opportunity office - creation - duties - legislative declaration 24–48.5–134
Advanced manufacturing and STEM industries task force - creation - duties - definition - repeal 24–48.5–301
Creative industries division - creative industries cash fund - creation - definition 24–48.5–302
Council on creative industries - legislative declaration 24–48.5–303
Council on creative industries - establishment of council - members - term of office - chair - compensation 24–48.5–304
Council on creative industries - meetings of council - quorum 24–48.5–305
Council on creative industries - powers of the council 24–48.5–306
Council on creative industries - duties of the council 24–48.5–307
Council on creative industries - interference by council prohibited 24–48.5–312
Art in public places program - allocations from capital construction costs - guidelines - fund created - definitions 24–48.5–313
Art in public places - works of art in correctional and juvenile facilities 24–48.5–314
Creative districts - creation - certification - powers of coordinator and division - legislative declaration - definitions 24–48.5–315
Creative district community loan fund - creation - use of fund - reporting 24–48.5–317
Community revitalization grants - fund - reporting - definitions - compliance with federal requirements - legislative declaration - repeal 24–48.5–401
Short title 24–48.5–402
Legislative declaration 24–48.5–403
Definitions 24–48.5–404
Steering committee - creation - duties 24–48.5–405
Regional talent development initiative grant program - creation - administration - eligibility - application review - report 24–48.5–406
Regional talent development initiative grant program fund 24–48.5–407
Repeal of part 24–48.5–501
Definitions 24–48.5–502
Universal high school scholarship program - established - administration - cash fund - eligibility 24–48.5–503
Program scholarship award - selection criteria - amount - use of award 24–48.5–504
Postsecondary and career advising 24–48.5–505
Service provider report - program report 24–48.5–506
Repeal of part

Current through Fall 2025

§ 24-48.5-403. Definitions's source at colorado​.gov