SIPA Digital Government Services Grant Program Application

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The Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) is accepting applications for its Digital Government Services (DGS) Grant Program. Approved uses of this fund include equipment, hardware, goods and services to innovate technology in the State of Colorado. Approved projects may receive either cash or in-kind services.

Projects should align with SIPA's overall mission to put more information and services online, and to help Colorado residents interact with Colorado governments. Requests for additional office space or staff augmentation do not align with SIPA's mission. Ideally projects will align with the Governor's Strategic Priorities.

Colorado governments with a current Eligible Government Entity Agreement (link) are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to innovative statewide initiatives that align with SIPA's mission and provide benefits to Colorado residents.

Please note: SIPA reserves the right to reject applications where the project scope and intended outcomes are not clearly defined.

Please complete the form below to make an application for the use of the DGS Grant Award Funding.

The application submission deadline is June 15, 2024

Submitter Info

First Name

Last Name

Key Personnel

Executive Sponsor Name

The person with signing authority to authorize this project

Executive Sponsor Email

IT Director Name

OIT IT Director or equivalent.

IT Director Email

Financial Point of Contact Name

accepts funding and provides updates on the use of the funds

Financial Point of Contact Email

Funding and Org

What Organization will use the funds?

Introduction to the Organization the funds will support

Please provide a brief introduction to the organization - max 150 words.

Amount Requested. Please round to the nearest thousand.

If this application is for in-kind services, please estimate the project cost.

Does your organization have the legal authority to accept a grant and expend the grant funds that will be awarded? Please explain

In some cases, SIPA may contract with one of its suppliers to implement the project. Does your organization have the legal authority to accept a grant of services from SIPA? Please explain.

Will additional funds be needed to complete the project? If so how much more is anticipated? Where will those funds come from?

Preference may be given to those projects with matching funds from another source, and a capacity to sustain operations without further DGS Grant Program investment going forward.

Will there be ongoing costs? How will those costs be sustained by the entity?

Project Overview

One Sentence Purpose Statement - Tell us what the funds are for?

Please outline the overall purpose and problem to be addressed; Limit 50 words

Describe how the initiative supports the SIPA mission

The mission of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority is to provide efficient and effective services for citizens through the use of modern business practices and innovative technology solutions.

Please describe how this project or initiative will benefit Coloradans?

Briefly describe the benefits of this project

Please describe the expected outcomes of this project or initiative

What are your specific goals or aims - please be brief.

Please upload a file (PDF preferred) containing your detailed Project Plan.

What steps are needed to achieve your goals? Any dependencies? Priority may be given to projects that can be completed during the current funding cycle.

What is the anticipated project timeline if known?

How will project success be measured?

Briefly outline what metrics will be used to measure the success of the proejct

Has this type of project been attempted in the State of Colorado or in other states previously?

YesNoDon't Know

What similar efforts have been made in Colorado or another state?

Briefly describe the similar project.

Please describe how the project is innovative

Would you consider this project to be high risk - high reward?

YesNo

If yes, please describe how the project is high risk - high reward

Please attach other documents (quotes, RFIs, RPFs, etc.) if applicable that might help us understand and review this request.

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