Posted on: November 13, 2017
Notice of Funding Availability for Housing Services ONLY ADAMS COUNTY – GRANT CYCLE 2018-2020
Community Services Block Grant Program
Adams County is currently accepting applications from organizations for programs and services within the county that will benefit low-income residents through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding from the Community Services Block Grant.
We are seeking to fund programs that have a measurable impact on causes of poverty in the community or to those areas of a community in which poverty is a particularly acute problem. Programs must include activities that assist individuals with low-income around housing services only. Use of the funds for direct services is preferred. Examples include:
- Motel vouchers
- Rental Assistance
- Mortgage Assistance
Please click here for the application.
Applications are due between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017
Adams County Human Services Center
11860 Pecos Street – 1st floor, main entrance
Westminster, CO 80234
THE APPLICATION AND ADDITIONAL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADAMS COUNTY CSBG STAFF – ESTHER RAMIREZ OR JULIANNA NELSON, NO EXCEPTIONS
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUNDING
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for completing applications is available. Call the CSBG staff at 720.523.2217 if you have questions on the CSBG program or need assistance.
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonprofit organizations working in the county. These grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-sufficient.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition
Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Adams County Partnering with Other Local Governments to Launch Solar Group Buying Program
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 13, 2023
County Road Closures
Current roadway closures and detour routes due t
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, making this the eighth group of recipients.
Posted on: June 6, 2023
New Adams County Veterans Service Officer Appointed
Today at public hearing, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Andrew “Drew” Dixon as the new Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for the county.
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.
Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.
Posted on: May 31, 2023
I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced
The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections. The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections.
