Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Active Use

Current Start
Complete

Open Space Grant Application - Active Use
Fall 2024 Grant Cycle

DUE DATE: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Before beginning, applicants are encouraged to review the Adams County Open Space Policy & Procedures (adopted June 27, 2023).

Case No. ____________________
(For internal use)

You must use the following forms for Attachments A through E. Download, complete, and have ready to upload under the Attachments section at the end of this application.

Also, it is recommended that you compile any of the following attachments, if applicable, before beginning the application.

Attachment F - Project Site Plan
Attachment G - Location Map
Attachment H - Access or Maintenance Agreements (if applicable)
Attachment I - Master or Regional Plan (limit 3 pages) (if applicable)
Attachment J - Letter of Sponsorship from Qualified Jurisdiction (if applicable)
Attachment K - Letters of Commitment from Project Partners
Attachment L - Letters of Support
Attachment M - Appraisal (if applicable)
Attachment N - Easements (if applicable)

Applicant Organization Name:

Name of Project:

BUDGET SUMMARY

Grant Request (this cycle only) $

Previous Adco Grants (total for this project only) $

Matching Funds (cash + in-kind) $

Total Project Costs $

Grant Request (% of Total Project Costs) %

LAND ACQUISITION SUMMARY

Number of Acres

Cost Per Acre $

Appraised Price Per Acre $

If the owner is donating a portion of the value or the purchase price is more than the appraisal price, please explain:

Attach a copy of the appraisal summary page and label as Attachment M - Appraisal Summary Page.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

Are there any known existing easements on the project site?

Yes

If yes, attach one set of copies of the easements and label as Attachment N - Easements.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

30% DISTRIBUTION

Will the applicant be using any of its 30% distribution as part of the cash match for this project?

Yes

Not Applicable

If yes, please list the amount being used: $

PART I: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Project Information

Applicant Organization Name:

Sponsoring Jurisdiction:

Name of Project:

Contact Information

Primary Contact Name:

Phone:

Email:

Title:

City:

State:

Zip

Address:

The contact name provided above will be used for all official correspondence. In the event that the primary contact is not available, please list any additional contacts for this project.

Name

Title

Phone

Name

Title

Phone

Project Summary

Briefly describe your project (<100 words)

Summary of Funding

Pursuant to the Open Space Policies and Procedures, a project can be submitted for funding consideration up to three (3) times. Has this grant been submitted for funding consideration in a previous grant cycle?

Yes

If yes, please list the grant cycle(s) and the amount of the award(s), if any:

Grant Cycle

Award Amount $

Reason for Current Request:

Received partial award

Expanding request

Grant Cycle

Award Amount $

Reason for Current Request:

Received partial award

Expanding request

Property Location Information

Property site address:

Parcel ID# (Required):

Nearest cross streets:

Is this project located within Adams County?

Yes

Include a Location Map and label as Attachment G - Location Map. Location Map should clearly identify the location of the project (including the nearest cross streets) and should provide directions to the project site.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

Please provide GPS Coordinates, longitude and latitude.

PART II: SELECTION CRITERIA

Grant Fund Use Category

1. Project Description

a. Please describe each component of the project and scope of work in detail (<6,000 characters). Complete Attachment C - Estimated Project Timeline below.

b. Attach a Project Site Plan that identifies all project components and label as Attachment F - Project Site Plan.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

c. Does this project attempt to avoid conflicts between surrounding uses and park uses? Are there attempts to separate high use areas within the park to avoid user conflicts? If yes, clearly identify these areas on the Project Site Plan. (<2,000 characters)

2. Community Need/Urgency

a. Clearly describe how this project will fulfill needs of the community (i.e. the project provides recreation opportunities for underserved areas, addresses health and safety issues, etc.). (<2,000 characters)

b. Explain the urgency to complete this project, including how the scope of the project will be affected if Adams County Open Space Grant funds go unsecured and what, if any, opportunities will be lost if the project does not receive grant funding this cycle. (<2,000 characters)

3. Uses/Users

a. Describe all current and anticipated future uses of the project, including all programmed and nonprogrammed activities. (<2,000 characters)

b. Explain how this project will appeal to a broad diversity of users or address the needs of specific groups (i.e. the project will provide facilities specifically for youth, the elderly, those with a disability, or will serve a combination of many groups). (<2,000 characters)

4. Connectivity

a. Explain how this project fits into a regional or master plan. (<2,000 characters)

Attach relevant portions of the plan(s) and label as Attachment I - Plans (limit 3 pages).

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

b. Will this project link to other trails, parks, or open space properties in the applicant"s jurisdiction or in another jurisdiction, now or in the future? If not, explain the significance of the project location. (<2,000 characters)

5. Open Space Sales Tax Goals

a. Open Space Sales Tax dollars are to be used in accordance with Resolution 2020-480. Please describe how the project complies with the Tax. (<2,000 characters)

Project Detail

1. Budget Narrative

Provide any additional information needed to understand the project budget - Attachment A (i.e., how land value was estimated without an appraisal, how costs were estimated on equipment or staff time, etc.). Please DO NOT write any dollar amounts below. (<2,000 characters)

2. Partnerships

Please list partners and describe how each partner is contributing to the project. Please DO NOT write any dollar amounts below. (<2,000 characters)

3. Qualified Jurisdiction Sponsorship

If applying as an organization other than a qualified jurisdiction, please attach a letter of sponsorship from a qualified jurisdiction and label as Attachment J - Letter of Sponsorship.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

4. Partnerships and Sources of Funds - Please complete Attachment D - Source of Funds.

5. Letters of Commitment

Please provide a letter of commitment from each partner that is providing cash or in-kind contributions for this project and label as Attachment K - Letters of Commitment. Letters of commitment should include dollar amounts.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

Project Support

1. Community Outreach

Briefly describe any effort made on the part of the applicant to gain support for this project (i.e., community surveys completed, neighborhood meetings, solicited comments, etc.). (<2,000 characters)

2. Letters of Support

Provide letters of support from at least two of the following categories and label as Attachment L - Letters of Support:

Nearby landowners
Nearby cities or counties
Federal or state agencies
School districts or special districts
Individual users or user groups
Citizen Boards
Local Businesses or Non-Profit Agencies

* Please DO NOT include any dollar amounts in the letters. ** Letters must have been written within the past 12 months. Showing support in a variety of categories is encouraged. *

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

Project Management and Applicant's Past Performance of Awarded Projects

1. Long-term Management

a. Describe how this project will be managed to ensure safety of users and for long-term sustainability. Include in your answer the entity responsible for maintenance, the available resources, and the typical maintenance schedule. (<2,000 characters)

b. Is there a written agreement or Intergovernmental Agreement for things such as access or maintenance?

Yes

If yes, please provide a copy of this agreement and label as Attachment H - Agreement.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

2. Past Performance

In the space provided below, list similar projects that have received ADCO grant funds and have been successfully completed by the applicant (limit 3 projects). For example, if this is a trail project, list completed trail projects.

Project Name

Project Manager

Award Date

Completion Date

Project Name

Project Manager

Award Date

Completion Date

Project Name

Project Manager

Award Date

Completion Date

3. Pending Projects

Please list ALL projects that have been awarded ADCO grant funds but have not yet been completed. -- If a project is past its original due date, explain the current status of the project.

Project Name

Award Amount $

Original Due Date

Status

Project Name

Award Amount $

Original Due Date

Status

Project Name

Award Amount $

Original Due Date

Status

Project Name

Award Amount $

Original Due Date

Status

Please attach a separate list if the space above is not sufficient.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

All facilities or land must be accessible to the public, except for conservation easements for agricultural and/or wildlife habitat preservation. All accessible facilities and land must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any applicable state or local regulations.

The Applicant understands that no land or interests acquired with revenues of the Opens Space Sales Tax may be sold, leased, traded or otherwise conveyed, nor may an exclusive license or permit on such land or interest be given, without the approval of such action by the BoCC. See resolution 2020-480.

Each qualified jurisdiction or sponsored organization applying to the Open Space Program may only submit up to three (3) grants per grant cycle, up to two (2) of which may be full project applications (i.e., not mini grants). If submitting more than one application this grant cycle, please rank the projects by priority:

1st Priority:

2nd Priority:

3rd Priority:

ATTACHMENTS

Please upload Attachment A - Project Budget

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Please upload Attachment B - Project Budget Categories

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Please upload Attachment C - Estimated Project Timeline

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Please upload Attachment D - Source of Funds

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Please upload Attachment E - Source of Funds Categories

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Attach any additional information you may have.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx.

By submitting this form, I verify that I have the authority to act on behalf of, acknowledge the receipt of the Adams County Open Space Policies and Procedures, and agree to abide by the same.

Upon award of the Open Space Sales Tax funds, all participants are required to enter into a Grant Agreement with Adams County. In the case of land acquisitions, a conservation easement or Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions will be required.

Applicant Name:

Title:

Date:

Factors favorably considered by the OSAB when included in an applicant’s answers to the existing questions on the grant application:

Inclusivity of projects for people of all abilities
Measured water efficiency
Measured energy conservation
Facility maintenance
Use of recycled material
Use of sustainable materials in construction, when possible
Use of native/Colorado appropriate species

Department

Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts

Keywords

open space grant application

IMPORTANT E-PERMIT CENTER UPDATE: Our application submittal processes have changed. Click here to learn more.

Starting September 1st, 2023, building permit guidelines will be changing. Please refer to the Submittal Checklists linked here for more information

With recent upgrades to the Adams County Building permit software, some user are experiencing technical difficulties. If you are experiencing any issue with the building permit process please contact us directly at 720-523-6800

Getting Started

E-Permit Center

Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Active Use

Open Space Grant Application - Active UseFall 2024 Grant Cycle

DUE DATE: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Before beginning, applicants are encouraged to review the Adams County Open Space Policy & Procedures (adopted June 27, 2023).

You must use the following forms for Attachments A through E. Download, complete, and have ready to upload under the Attachments section at the end of this application.

Also, it is recommended that you compile any of the following attachments, if applicable, before beginning the application.

BUDGET SUMMARY

LAND ACQUISITION SUMMARY

30% DISTRIBUTION

PART I: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Project Information

Contact Information

Project Summary

Summary of Funding

Property Location Information

PART II: SELECTION CRITERIA

Grant Fund Use Category

1. Project Description

2. Community Need/Urgency

3. Uses/Users

4. Connectivity

5. Open Space Sales Tax Goals

Project Detail

1. Budget Narrative

2. Partnerships

3. Qualified Jurisdiction Sponsorship

4. Partnerships and Sources of Funds - Please complete Attachment D - Source of Funds.

5. Letters of Commitment

Project Support

1. Community Outreach

2. Letters of Support

Project Management and Applicant's Past Performance of Awarded Projects

1. Long-term Management

2. Past Performance

3. Pending Projects

ATTACHMENTS

Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

Open Space Grant Application - Active Use
Fall 2024 Grant Cycle