The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recognizes challenges related to funding smaller or less-established organizations that may face barriers receiving grant funding (e.g., not having the necessary upfront capital to cover initial project costs). CDPHE is taking bold steps to improve administrative processes for grant funded programs, and these steps will go a long way towards ensuring that smaller community-based organizations have the resources they need to succeed, creating greater equity in the public health system.