2021 Small Grant awardees to build trails, boost local farms and gardens, provide research and access
Larimer County Natural Resources is proud to announce $18,764 in grants to support seven community and neighborhood projects that help educate and connect people to the land. The awards were given to a wide range of organizations across Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants for Community Partnering program. Annually, $20,000 is set aside from the tax funds for grant awards each year. To-date, Larimer County has awarded $347,936 for 214 community and neighborhood projects.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Larimer County Open Spaces, Age and Origin of Larimer County's Signature Stone: The Lyon's Sandstone, $2,977
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Georgetown Townhomes HOA, Fort Collins, Georgetown Gardens, $3,000
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Heart-J Center for Experiential Learning, Loveland, Heart-J Adventure Trail at Sylvan Dale Ranch, $3,000
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Loveland Historical Society, Loveland, Mariano Medina Cemetery Site Improvements, $2,060
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Loveland Youth Gardeners, Loveland, LYG Site Development, $3,000
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Sproutin' Up, Fort Collins, CSA Farm Expansion, $3,000
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Terry Shores HOA, Fort Collins, ADA Lake Access Project, $1,727
Small Grants for Community Partnering is an initiative of Larimer County Natural Resources to disperse a portion of Help Preserve Open Spaces sales tax dollars for projects that:
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Enhance natural areas
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Create public linkages with existing open lands and parks
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Offer opportunities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, or nature interpretation
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Provide opportunities for people to connect with the land through agriculture or increased access to open spaces and natural areas
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Develop new research on Larimer County open spaces
About Larimer County Department of Natural Resources
Jennifer Almstead
Fund Development and Projects Specialist
Larimer County Natural Resources
(970) 619-4569
