Mission
To significantly enhance quality of life, enrich communities & INSPIRE
Application Process
Applications for the Fall 2025 grant cycle open June 30, 2025. Applications are due Friday, Aug. 29, by 4:30 p.m. Links to the passive, active, and mini grant applications are below. If you have never applied for an Adams County Open Space grant, please contact Rae-Anne Reichow at 303.637.8102 to discuss the grant process and your proposed project.
Grant Cycle Timelines
- Spring Grant Award Ceremony: AUGUST 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
(Board of County Commissioners approves resolution for Spring Grant Awards at Public Hearing)
4430 South Adams County Parkway
Brighton, Colorado 80601
Public Hearing Room - Fall 2025
Applications
Grant applications are available as of June 30, 2025. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 29.
- Passive Application
- Active Application
- Mini Grant Application - The Mini Grant Application should be used for projects requesting $25,000 or less.
You no longer need to create an account in our system to complete an application. Completing any application on this site requires that cookies are enabled in your browser. You must have cookies enabled to save your progress and attachments. Please disregard any note you may see regarding account creation. It is recommended that applicants use their own forms, (such as MS Word) and copy and paste in the application to avoid losing any data if not completing the application in one session.
Required Forms
Reimbursement and Close Out Requests
Reimbursement Requests and Close Out Forms:
- Adams County Open Space Grant Reimbursement Close Out Checklist
- Adams County Open Space Reimbursement and Close Out Request
- Adams County Open Space Grant Closeout Worksheet
Land Acquisition Reimbursement Requests and Close Out Forms:
- Adams County Open Space Grant Close Out Checklist - Land Acquisition
- Adams County Open Space Grant Closeout Worksheet
Extension and Modification Requests
Extension Request Forms:
Modification Request Forms:
Additional Information
- Adams County Open Space Policy and Procedures (*Adopted June 27, 2023)
- Applicant Project Selection Guidance
- Sponsorship Process for Adams County
- Resolution 2020-480
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Rae-Anne Reichow at 303.637.8102.