The fall grant pool is open to fire districts that provide emergency services in the mountain and rural areas of Boulder County.

Save the Date: Fall 2025 Fire Protection District Grants

Boulder County’s Emergency Services Grant Program—funded by the Emergency Services Sales & Use Tax—offers financial assistance to rural and mountain emergency service providers.

The Fall 2025 Grant Round is open to fire protection districts. Full details and the application link will be released the week of Sept. 15. Applications are due Oct. 15.

Eligible uses include:

• Equipment and capital purchases or upgrades

• Specialized training for emergency personnel

• Operational enhancements to strengthen response capabilities

• Infrastructure improvements to support emergency services

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicant must be a fire district serving Boulder County (wholly or in part)

• Grants are one-time only (no multi-year or ongoing funding)

How to prepare:

• Review the list of application questions in advance

• Watch for the official application announcement on or about Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Boulder County runs two emergency services grant cycles per year:

• Spring – Search & Rescue and Trail/Recreation Safety Service Providers
• Fall – Fire Protection Districts

More information is available on the Emergency Services Grant Program website.

Contact: Barb Halpin at ESgrants@bouldercounty.gov or call 720-564-2830.