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Rep. Neguse Announces Over $6 Million for Rural and Mountain Communities Across Colorado's 2nd District

Government and Politics

October 4, 2022


Lafayette, CO — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced $6,358,028 in federal funding from the Local Consistency and Tribal Assistance Fund has been allocated to counties across Colorado’s Second Congressional District. The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF)—established as part of the American Rescue Plan—provides flexible support for eligible rural, mountain, and tribal communities to meet the needs of their jurisdiction.

The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) was created in the American Rescue Plan, providing additional support for counties participating in certain federal revenue-sharing programs related to federal land and taking into account economic conditions in those counties. In September, Representative Neguse and Senator Wyden introduced the Secure Rural and Tribal Lands Act. This bill directs the U.S. Department of Treasury to prioritize rural, mountain, and tribal communities when allocating these kinds of payments through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, consistent with the original intent of the program.

“I am proud to see this significant amount of funding head to our rural, mountain, and tribal communities. Colorado counties can utilize these resources to fund local schools, improve road maintenance, and support emergency response operations. If you are eligible for these funds, please do not miss out on the deadline to submit requests,” said Congressman Joe Neguse.

Eligible revenue-sharing counties must request funding by January 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM Alaska Standard Time (AKST). If an eligible revenue-sharing county does not complete its submission by that deadline, the county will not be eligible for either the first or second payment under the LATCF.

Find more information, and the portal for submissions, HERE.

The following counties in the second district have been allocated the amounts listed below in Fiscal Years 2022 (FY 22) and 2023 (FY 23):

    Boulder County
        $130,746.02 in FY 22
        $130,746.02 in FY 23

    Clear Creek County
        $135,611.32 in FY 22
        $135,611.32 in FY 23

    Eagle County
        $680,665.62 in FY 22
        $680,665.62 in FY 23

    Gilpin County
        $50,000.00 in FY 22
        $50,000.00 in FY 23

    Grand County
        $636,211.62 in FY 22
        $636,211.62 in FY 23

    Larimer County
        $644,649.11 in FY 22
        $644,649.11 in FY 23

    Jefferson County
        $87,072.63 in FY 22
        $87,072.63 in FY 23

    Summit County
        $250,567.13 in FY 22
        $250,567.13 in FY 23

    Park County
        $563,490.87 in FY 22
        $563,490.87 in FY 23