Google is giving $1 million to nonprofits in the state as part of its Google.org Impact Challenge.More than 150 nonprofits from across Colorado specializing in economic development applied, and Monday the five winners were announced: Bridge House, Family Learning Center, GRID Alternatives, Mile High United Way, and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute.

“Colorado is home to a vibrant nonprofit community and we were pleased to see such an enthusiastic response after launching applications this summer,” said Lauren Lambert, Google’s Head of External Affairs for the Southwest U.S. “We can’t wait to see these projects come to life and look forward to following the economic growth they create in our state.”