The Colorado Works Statewide Strategic Use Fund (SSUF) was created per the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 08-177 on June 2, 2008. This Fund, which is derived from an appropriation of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars, is intended to be a mechanism through which more attention can be placed on serving Colorado's low-income populations through statewide community investment. Recommendations regarding allocations from the SSUF are make by the Colorado Works Strategic Allocation Committee (SAC)  and approved by the Department's Executive Director.

Colorado Works is not currently accepting any applications for grants from the SSUF. One the next round of grants is announced, application materials will be revised and posted.

Please see the link below for a list of those agencies that received awards during the first round of funding.

Please see the link below for a list of those agencies that received awards during the second round of funding.