The Emergency Services Grant Program, funded by Boulder County’s Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax, awards grants each spring and fall to support search and rescue, emergency medical services, and trail safety in rural and mountain areas.
Grants can be applied toward:
- Equipment and capital purchases and upgrades
- Specialized training for emergency personnel
- Operational enhancements to improve response capabilities
- Infrastructure improvements to better support emergency services.
Semi-Annual Grant Rounds
Boulder County holds two grant cycles each year:* one for rural and mountain fire districts, and another for search and rescue organizations serving the county.
- Spring – Search and Rescue and Trail/Recreation Safety Service Providers in Boulder County;
- Fall – Fire Protection Districts Serving Mountain and Rural Boulder County communities.
*The schedule for grant rounds may change from year to year.
Awarded Grants by Agency or Category of Service
- View Grants by Category of Service or Request (e.g., lifesaving equipment, radio communications, etc.)
- View Grants by Agency and Agency Type (e.g., fire district, search and rescue, or trail safety organization)