Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2019 grant cycle.
Individual grant awards are available up to $3,000 per project, limited to one application per applicant. This year, applications are through a new online form. Grant applications are due Thursday, Aug. 30, by 5 p.m., with awards announced by March 2019.
These grants are offered for community, neighborhood and group projects for:
• Protection or enhancement of natural areas, including wildlife habitat, river areas and wetlands
• Public linkages with existing open lands and parks
• Environmental education, outdoor recreation or nature interpretation. Connect with the land via agriculture or increased access to open spaces and natural areas
• Research on Larimer County open spaces
The application instructions and other information are available at www.larimer.org/small-grants.
These grants are funded by the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales and use tax. Since 2008, Larimer County has awarded $287,800 for 192 projects. For information: (970) 619-4569 or jalmstead@larimer.org/.