The Emergency Services Grant Program Advisory Committee (ESGPAC) provides recommendations to Boulder County regarding the grant program portion of the Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax.*
Emergency Services Grant Program Advisory Committee
Grants are awarded annually to help enhance emergency services and trail & trailhead safety services in unincorporated Boulder County. The committee reviews two grant cycles each year.
One round of funding is dedicated to fire districts that serve the mountain and rural areas of unincorporated Boulder County. A second round of funding is offered to search and rescue organizations that provide services in Boulder County.
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Makeup of the Nine-Member Advisory Committee
The nine-member committee gives input twice a year to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and the Board of County Commissioners on how the grant revenues should be spent. The committee consists of three at-large positions and six specific positions—based on experience, subject matter expertise, or residential location in Boulder County—as identified in the committee bylaws.
In addition to recruiting members with hands-on emergency services and search & rescue response, the county seeks the perspective of trail users, members of the accessibility community, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. All committee members must be Boulder County residents.
Time Commitment
- The committee meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (virtually, on Zoom) from 6-8 p.m. during the winter, spring, and fall months.
- Additional meetings are scheduled twice a year to review grant applications and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Typically, the committee goes into recess during the summer months. Occasionally, the committee meets in person (in Boulder).
- A commitment of eight to ten hours twice a year is anticipated for the two rounds of grant awards.
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*The Emergency Services Sales & Use Tax was approved by voters as County Issue 1B in 2022. Revenues from the tax are used to help provide financial assistance to underfunded or under-resourced organizations providing emergency services—such as firefighting or search and rescue—in the rural and mountain areas of Boulder County.
2024 Meetings & Recordings*
*Note: In-person meetings are not recorded, but they are open to the public to attend.
