Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Mini Grant

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Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Mini Grant
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).

The Mini Grant Application should be used for projects requesting $25,000 or less.

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.

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. ____________________
(For internal use)

Project Information

Applicant Organization Name:

Name of Project:

Contact Information

Primary Contact Name:

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

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.

Name:

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Name:

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Budget Summary

Grant Request: $

Matching Funds (cash in-kind): $

Total Project Costs: $

% of Total Project Costs: %

Property Location Information

Project Site Address:

Parcel ID# (Required):

Include a Location Map and label as Attachment F - 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.

Is this project located within Adams County?

Yes

Scope of Project

1. Briefly describe this project (Include explanation of purpose, need, and project components.

2. Describe the goals and objectives of this project.

3. Please list partners and describe how each partner is contributing to the project. Please DO NOT write any dollar amounts below.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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:

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.

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

Adams County Open Space Grant Application - Mini Grant