The Colorado Judicial Department announced on April 1 that it has opened the application process for fiscal year 2026-27 grants from the Eviction Legal Defense Fund. The fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that help low-income individuals who are facing eviction or are at immediate risk of eviction.
The program is significant because it aims to ensure that vulnerable tenants have access to legal services during eviction proceedings, actions for monetary damages, lease violations, or other judicial actions where legal assistance is needed. Grants will be awarded based on a geographic and need-driven formula, which considers the number of eviction filings in each county or city and county across Colorado.
For the upcoming grant cycle, $1.1 million in funding is expected to be available. In fiscal year 2025-26, seven organizations received a total of $1.1 million through this grant program. Applications must be submitted via the Office of the State Court Administrator’s AmpliFund system by 5 p.m. on April 30, 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered. More information about the grant program can be found at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/financial-services/eviction-legal-defense-fund-grant-program.
According to the official website, the Colorado Judicial Branch promotes public trust and understanding by providing accessible legal services and transparent court processes according to the official website. The branch also houses its appellate courts—including the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals—at Denver’s Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center according to the official website.
The branch aims to deliver a fair and impartial justice system focused on resolving disputes, safeguarding rights, and upholding rule of law in both civil and criminal matters according to the official website. It extends its oversight across all counties and judicial districts in Colorado—including specialized courts—and collaborates through various courts and administrative offices to handle caseloads statewide according to the official website.
Services provided include trial courts for different types of cases, appellate reviews, public record access as well as resources such as self-help tools and online payments according to the official website.
