C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2804: Office duties.

(1) The office has the following duties:

(a) Develop a competitive application process, including deadlines, for an eligible applicant to apply for a grant consistent with the requirements of section 24-33.5-2805. Initial grant awards must be distributed no later than June 30, 2026.

(b) Contract with a technical assistance provider pursuant to section 24-33.5-2806 and a research and evaluation partner pursuant to section 24-33.5-2807; and

(c) Support grantee data collection and analysis and require grantees to demonstrate outcomes of the deflection programs that received a grant award.