PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To support special emphasis programs to encourage training of Coloradoan Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian-Pacific American, women and disabled American students in the pursuit of the fields of science and engineering and to fund local community projects contributing to the diversity-related programs by organizations and institutions located within the State of Colorado.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. ENERGY;
- Education and Training;
2. EMPLOYMENT, LABOR, AND TRAINING;
- Job Training, Employment;
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY;
- Research, Education, Training;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Sponsored Organization;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Other public institution/organization;
- Minority group;
- Profit organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Quasi-public non-profit organization;
- Other private institution/organization;
- Native American Organizations;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Small business (less than 500 employees);