The Boulder County is currently accepting applications for its Search and Rescue and Trail Safety (SARTS) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Boulder County
State: Colorado
County: Boulder County (CO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Search and Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Program is funded by the Boulder County Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax. Grants are awarded annually in the spring to help enhance emergency search and rescue services and trail and trailhead safety services in Boulder County.
Grants can be applied toward:
- Capital, including facilities and equipment, and operational costs of search and rescue organizations that can assist Boulder County in responding to emergencies.
- Trail and trailhead safety services that help enhance emergency response and public safety on public trails and open space/recreational areas in Boulder County.
- Innovative pilot program proposals to enhance emergency response and public safety on public trails and open space/recreational areas in Boulder County.
Funding Information
$500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that serve public trails and open space/recreational areas in Boulder County by providing:
- Search and Rescue, and/or
- Trail and Trailhead Safety services.
- Applicant must
- Provide services (wholly or in part) within Boulder County.
- Demonstrate sound fiscal standing and responsibility.
Grant Criteria
- All-inclusive one-time grants only (no multi-year or ongoing grants).
- Awarded grants do not require repayment but must be substantiated with receipts within
one year of funding. - Cooperative and cross-organization grant applications and proposals that enhance coordination between organizations are encouraged.
- Availability of matching requirements or matching funds availability should be noted in the
application but is not a requirement for funding. - Boulder County promotes equity and inclusion of all community members. You will be asked to describe how your proposal promotes equity for all members of the community
For more information, visit Boulder County.
