Plus, Boulder County is offering a free 90-minute discussion on April 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Lafayette for applicants curious about why the county aligns its local grant programs with its racial equity values. See details below. (A virtual option to attend is available.)

One day remains for organizations that perform search and rescue or trail safety activities in Boulder County to apply for a grant!

Grants can be applied toward:

• Capital, including facilities and equipment, and operational costs of search and rescue organizations that can assist the county in responding to emergencies.
• Trail and trailhead training and safety services to increase emergency response and public safety on public trails and open space/recreational areas in Boulder County.
• Innovative pilot program proposals to enhance emergency response and public safety on public trails and open space/recreational areas in Boulder County.

The website for the Search and Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Program, funded by the Boulder County Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax, provides eligibility details and application instructions.

Please only submit ONE application per agency (requests for multiple items should be included in the same application).

The application portal will close promptly at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.

Community Discussion: "Aligning Boulder County’s Racial Equity Values with Local Grant Programs"

We invite you to join County Commissioner Marta Loachamin and other county leaders on Wednesday, April 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a community discussion about Boulder County’s grant programs and the county’s commitment to racial equity. This session will explain why racial equity guides our funding decisions, and why it is important for effective and inclusive governance.

Anyone interested in applying for a county grant is encouraged to attend. You can attend the meeting in person at the Boulder County Southeast Hub in Lafayette, online through Zoom, or by phone.

Event Details

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Location: Boulder County Southeast Hub, 1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette CO 80026, or attend virtually by Zoom (registration details below).

Register to Attend

Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes. Please use these links to register for the event:

• Attend in person: Complete a brief form to register to attend in person.
• Attend online (or by phone): Register to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom.

As fully stated in Boulder County Policy 1.06, racial equity is one of the county’s strategic priorities and the county has a moral responsibility to interrupt institutional racism that manifests through racist laws, policies, practices and behaviors. Offices and Departments awarding grants should fully implement Policy 1.06 in awarding grant funds. We center race in this work because it has historically—and continues to be—the strongest predictor of disparities in the United States.

We invite all current and future (potential) grant applicants to attend and take part in this important conversation.