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.
Upcoming Opportunities
Apply for CDA's Colorado Climate Smart Showcase 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.
CDA will cover the majority of exhibition costs for a limited number of Colorado climate smart brands. Climate smart producers interested in learning about market opportunities are also welcome to apply for the opportunity to attend the event as CDA's guest.
Apply online before the May 2 deadline.
Newtopia Now Info Webinars
Newtopia Now Webinar and Show Overview
April 22, 2025 | 9 a.m. MT
Join this online event, hosted by New Hope Network, to learn everything you need to know about Newtopia Now. Topic covered include how the show will be bigger and better in 2025, show floor changes, community events information, registration, who’s attending, and a Q&A session.
Colorado Climate Smart Showcase at Newtopia Now
April 28, 2025 | 1 p.m. MT
Join this webinar, hosted by CDA’s Markets Division, to learn about the benefits of exhibiting in a collaborative cohort with other Colorado climate smart brands. We’ll also cover CDA’s priorities for selecting brands and producers to participate; support for before, during, and after the show; and a Q&A session.
Register for the Climate Smart Showcase at Newtopia Now Webinar
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