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Boulder County

Boulder County, Colorado funding programs and procurement opportunities, including the Emergency Services Grant Program funded through the countywide Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax.

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Latest verification: October 6, 2026

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Top opportunity score93/100

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GeographyColorado

Open — applications due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100

Verified October 6, 2026

Boulder County

Colorado Boulder County Emergency Services Grant Program — Fall 2026 Fire Protection District Round

Boulder County's Fall 2026 Emergency Services Grant round offers an anticipated $2 million pool for eligible mountain and rural fire districts and departments. Applications are due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. No individual request cap or mandatory match is stated, but each agency may submit only one application.

Funding$2,000,000 anticipated total Fall 2026 pool. No stated individual request cap; more than 20 eligible agencies may apply and awards may be full or partial. Matching funds are not required.

Deadline2026-10-13 17:00 MDT

Required next actionConfirm that the applicant is a fire district or fire department providing emergency services in Boulder County's mountain or rural areas. If the agency also serves outside Boulder County, keep the proposed grant use specific to Boulder County. Review the county's eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and portal instructions; combine all requested items into one application because only one submission is allowed per agency. Eligible one-time projects may include equipment or capital purchases, specialized training, operational enhancements, or infrastructure improvements. Submit through the Emergency Services Grant portal by October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.

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Active Atlas Opportunity Score 92/100

Verified September 16, 2026

Boulder County

Boulder County Emergency Services Grant Program — Fall 2026 Fire Protection District Round

Boulder County's Fall 2026 Fire Protection District round has $2 million available for eligible fire protection districts serving Boulder County. There is no stated per-district request cap for this round. Applications are due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.

Funding$2,000,000 total Fall 2026 pool. The current Boulder County announcement states there is no limit to a fire district's request for this round. Prior individual awards since 2023 ranged from about $16,000 to $202,000; three-year average about $92,000 and median about $85,000.

DeadlineOctober 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.

Required next actionEligible fire protection districts serving Boulder County should register as new users in the Emergency Services Grant portal, prepare one agency application with prioritized requests and required budget, W-9, vendor quote, and supporting materials, and submit by October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. For an N9+ project, confirm project-specific equipment allowability and procurement requirements before commitment.

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