Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Mini Grant

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

• Attachment A - Project Budget
• Attachment B - Estimated Project Timeline

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

• Attachment C - Qualified Jurisdiction Sponsorship
• Attachment D - Letters of Support
• Attachment E -Letters of Commitment
• Attachment F - Location Map

Case No. ____________________
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The contact name provided above will be used for all official correspondence. In the event the primary contact is not available, please list any additional contacts for this project.

4. Project Budget: Please upload Attachment A - Project Budget.

5. Project Timeline: Please upload Attachment B - Estimated Project Timeline.

6. 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 C - Letter of Sponsorship.

7. Please attach at least two (2) letters demonstrating support from the community and label as Attachment D - Letters of Support. Showing support from a variety of sources is encouraged. Please DO NOT include any dollar amounts in the letters.

8. Letters of Commitment: All organizations or individuals providing in-kind contributions are required to provide a letter of commitment outlining their contribution(s) as stated in the Project Budget. Please label as Attachment E - Letters of Commitment.

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:

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.

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