Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Adams County Reopens Mini-Grant Applications to Benefit Small Businesses

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Posted on: July 14, 2020

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County is again accepting applications for its mini-grant program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 situation. Businesses can apply for mini-grants at adamscountycovid19.org/minigrants starting today at noon.

Adams County partnered with several local Chambers of Commerce to develop these mini-grants and accepted applications for a two-week period in June. Funding has been extended to businesses with under 50 employees, up from 25, and applications will be accepted until all funds have been distributed.

“We had tremendous success with these mini-grants in June and are excited to again offer these funds to aid small businesses in Adams County,” said Mary Hodge, County Commissioner and Champion of the Business Support Response & Recovery Team. “We want to emphasize these are grants and do not have to be paid back like loans, as many small businesses aren’t in a position to take on additional debt at this time.”

Businesses can now apply for mini-grants, which are funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress, in these categories:

  • Business operations mini-grants have a maximum award value of $2,500 per business applicant to use for operational upgrades such as building safety enhancements to encourage social distancing, personal protective equipment for employees and customers, adjustments to air or filtration systems, or other costs associated with the enactment of COVID-19 specific operations plans.
  • Technology upgrades mini-grants have a maximum award value of $1,000 per business applicant to use for items like point-of-sale terminals or systems, including contactless payment systems, touchless entry and exit for a physical business location, temperature screening, and technology needs for the enactment of COVID-19 specific operations plans.
  • Compliance issues mini-grants have a maximum award value of $1,000 per business applicant to use for expenses such as legal support or guidance for operations during COVID-19, consulting support for operations during COVID-19, and expenses for preparation of variance requests to public health agencies.

Businesses previously awarded a mini-grant cannot apply for another in the same category, although they can apply to the others. If a business was previously denied a mini-grant through the application process, they may submit a new application. Businesses can apply in multiple categories but must submit a separate application for each category through the grant application portal at adamscountycovid19.org/minigrants.

To be eligible, businesses must meet these criteria:

  • 50 or fewer employees
  • Physical business located within Adams County (no home-based businesses, except for childcare facilities)
  • Business must have primarily in-person customer interactions
  • Open as of Dec. 31, 2019, or prior
  • Ability to demonstrate need for grant funds due to the impact of COVID-19
  • Must conduct legal activities and be in the best interest of the community
  • Cannot be in default or planning to default
  • Only locally owned franchises may apply

Please contact Adams County Economic Development Manager Max Daffron at 720.523.6823 or [email protected] for more information.

 

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

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Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.