La Plata County Early Childcare
Strategic Investment Plan
The Alliance has partnered with the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, City of Durango, Regional Housing Alliance to shape a $20M investment plan with targeted solutions to expand access, support early childhood educators, and strengthen our local economy.
Rental Assistance Program
With 1st Southwest Bank
The La Plata County Workforce Rental Assistance Program offers low-cost, fixed-rate micro-loans of up to $5,000 to cover first month’s rent, last month’s rent and/or a security deposit for eligible La Plata County renters.
Project RUN
With Fort Lewis College
Project Rural Upskill Network (RUN) is a workforce collaboration between the La Plata Economic Development Alliance and Fort Lewis College. Funded by a three-year, $1.25 million Opportunity Now grant from the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), we create micro-credentials designed in collaboration with employer partners to upskill our regional workforce.
3 year workforce housing
Investment Strategy
This housing investment strategy prioritizes the key steps necessary to maximize the creation of housing affordable to the local workforce across La Plata County.
Housing Catalyst Fund
A public-private partnership to create seed funding to support below-market housing development in La Plata County. This application round will prioritize projects ready to pursue time-limited state funding opportunities.
Trailing Spouse Initiatives
Supporting Your New Employee and Their Family
If you are an Alliance member, you may participate in the Trailing Spouse Initiative. It is designed to assist in the recruitment of positions that are otherwise difficult to fill locally. Examples may include technical, specialized, experienced, or managerial positions.
