The Colorado Legislature approved a bill that created the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (V.A.L.E.) program in 1984. The legislation crafted a funding mechanism that generates funds in each of Colorado's twenty-two judicial districts. The intent of the V.A.L.E. fund is to provide programs and services for crime victims and to assist law enforcement.

• The Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 24-4.2 outlines the existence and authority of V.A.L.E. Boards.
• Local V.A.L.E. Standards

By state statute, the fund is administered by the District Attorney's Office and governed by a five-member board appointed by the Chief Judge of District Court. The fund provides grant money to assist agencies providing direct victim services in both Larimer and Jackson counties. Agencies apply for funding via a competitive grant process.

• 2019 Grant Funds Request for Proposal (RFP)
• 2019 Grant Application Guidelines
• 2019 Grant Applications ( Apply Online via ZoomGrants™ )
• 2018 V.A.L.E. Grant Recipients