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Climate Smart Market Expansion Project

CDA's Climate Smart Market Expansion Project is a competitive grant award supporting pilot projects that facilitate expanding the marketplace for climate smart commodities and products. 

The Climate Smart Markets Program was created to support the development of markets to increase sales and generate premiums for agricultural commodities and products that are grown using practices responsive to Colorado’s increasing climatic challenges. 

The goal of these awards is to incentivize innovation and development of climate smart market opportunities by removing the risk of entry and start-up.

The Spring 2025 application window is now closed. 

To receive information with updates about the Climate Smart Market Expansion Project or future funding opportunities, please sign up for our email list. 

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Colorado Climate Smart Showcase at Newtopia Now

CDA's Colorado Climate Smart Showcase is excited for local brands at Newtopia Now

Brands that source ingredients grown using climate smart practices in Colorado can showcase their products at Newtopia Now, taking place August 20-22, 2025, in Denver. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections between brands, buyers and industry leaders to create a more responsible and regenerative marketplace. 

A limited number of Colorado climate smart brands who applied before the deadline of May 2 were selected and will have a majority of exhibition costs for their attendance covered. If you are a climate smart producer interested in learning about market opportunities, contact Susan Enfield, Climate Smart Markets Program Manager at susan.enfield@state.co.us

 

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A Colorado exhibitor at the 2024 Newtopia Now show

Newtopia Now Info Webinar

Colorado Climate Smart Showcase at Newtopia Now

Watch this info webinar to learn more about CDA's partnership and involvement in the event. "All About the CO Climate Smart Showcase at Newtopia Now" 

 

Contact Us

Susan Enfield, Climate Smart Markets program manager
susan.enfield@state.co.us

305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, CO  80021

Ph. (303) 869-9170
Fax (303) 466-8515