Animas River Corridor Revitalization Project

Animas River Corridor Revital zation Project: Technical and Financial

Assistance Workshop

Overview

The Animas River Corridor Revitalization Project,
located in San Juan County, Colorado, is one of six
national Demonstration Projects being supported by
the Federal Partnership Mine-Scarred Lands (MSL)

Initiative. This interagency partnership is working
with local communities to explore approaches to
mine cleanup and community revitalization. San
Juan County, Colorado was selected to receive
technical assistance to develop a plan to clean up
and reuse mining properties along the Animas River. The project focuses on two mixed public and private
ownership project sites: a two-mile section of the Animas River through the Town of Silverton, Colorado, the
only incorporated town and San Juan County seat, and the Eureka Townsite, an abandoned mining town eight
miles upriver from Silverton. Due to the high visibility and federal interagency support for the MSL Initiative,
the project will help the community capture unique collaborative opportunities for revitalization, and will
serve as a model to other western communities impacted by hard rock mining. The Eureka Townsite marks the
northeastern extent of the project area, and the two-mile section in town marks the southwestern extent.

The technical and financial assistance workshop is intended to target how the Animas River Corridor
Revitalization Project can utilize and integrate the available mix of federal, state, and local technical assistance
and financial resources to implement the reclamation and reuse projects that the Silverton community
prioritized. The availability of these resources to contribute to the project will help the Town of Silverton and
San Juan County prioritize and develop a definitive plan for redevelopment and reuse of these important areas.

This document serves as an overview of San Juan County's community goals for economic development through the
preservation of mining heritage and eco-tourism. It includes the following sections:

1.0 Silverton & San Juan County: A Mountain	3-0 Eureka Townsite

Community in Transition

3-1 Approach to Identifying Community Goals

Animas River Corridor in Silverton

and Project Needs

2.1 Approach to Identifying Community Goals

3-2 Community Goals and Concept Plan

and Project Needs

3.3 Preliminary Site Assessment and

2.2 Community Goals and Concept Plan

Redevelopment Options

2.3 Preliminary Site Assessment and

3.4 Support Needed

Redevelopment Options

4.0 Potential Financial and Technical Assistance

2.4 Support Needed

Resources

The information and resources gained through the technical and financial resources workshop will be added
to the final action plan for the corridor. Both of these projects will be presented to the community for further
input after the summer tourist season ends and as the plans progress. Both projects will be presented for official
adoption by the town and county governments in the upcoming year.

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1.0 SILVERTON & SAN JUAN COUNTY: A MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY IN TRANSITION

Located high in rhe heart of the San Juan Mountains, Silverton, Colorado was established in 1874.
Silverton is the only incorporated town in San Juan County and boasts of being the least populated
municipality in Colorado. The official population is listed at 570, but varies greatly from a low
of less than 450 during the winter to more than 1,100 during the summer.

In 1882, when the Denver and Rio Grand Railroad reached Silverton from
Durango, large quantities of ore were shipped to the smelter in Durango.
With the dedication of the "Million Dollar Highway" in July
1924, the transportation of gold, silver, lead, copper, and
zinc moved from the narrow gauge train to Highway
550, which connects Silverton to Montrose and
Durango. Beginning in the late 1950s, the rail
line began instead to carry tourists to enjoy the
spectacular scenery and the area's natural and
cultural heritage. More than 200,000 summer train
visitors each year are now supplemented by more
than 500,000 travelers—100,000 of whom stay the
night—who come to Silverton along the Highway
550, the San Juan Scenic Skyway, for rest, relaxation,
shopping, and recreation. Silverton is now a favorite
destination for train fans, history buffs, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.

TOPOฎ

Over the past century, San Juan County has experienced the boom and bust cycles typical of the mining
industry, and at its height population swelled to 5,000. With the closure of the Sunnyside Mine in 1991
more than 300 jobs were lost and mining in San Juan County came to an abrupt end. Since 1991, Silverton
has relied primarily on its seasonal tourism industry, with the scenic narrow gauge railroad serving as its
anchor. Fifteen years later San Juan County is still a community in transition, shifting from an economy based
on mining to one increasingly based upon tourism, recreation, innovative business, cultural heritage, and
education.

Statistics and Demoaraohics

The project is located in

San Juan County,

Colorado:



Total Lands:

392 Sq. Miles

Public lands:

89%

Elevation:

9,318 Feet

Year-round Population:

450

Seasonal Population:

1,100

Unemployment:

14.2%

Poverty Level:

20.9%

(Above national average)



Per Capita Income:

$17,584

(Below national average)



San Juan County has the highest mean elevation
in the state at 11,240 feet with Silverton's elevation
at 9,318 feet. San Juan County's total land base is
251,000 acres (392 sq. miles). The property tax base
for San Juan County is significantly impacted by the
high percentage of public lands (89%) within the
county - San Juan National Forest land (69%), BLM
land (19%), and State land (1%). Most privately-
owned land (11%) is in high-elevation patented
mining claims. It is estimated that non-residents
own 83 percent of private lands, and that up to
50 percent of the in-town housing stock is used as
seasonal homes. In February 2006, San Juan County
logged Colorado's 2nd highest unemployment rate

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(14.2%) contrasted with the state average (5%). In 2000, 21 percent of the county population, and 24 percent
of children, lived below the poverty level. In the public schools, 67 percent of students qualify for free or
reduced lunch status.

Issues and Opportunities

While these factors describe Silverton as being located in one of the state's most economically distressed
counties, the community's fortitude and resiliency during the boom and bust cycles of the mining industry are
alive and well today as residents work to meet these challenges and build a thriving community.

A 2006 survey of Silverton residents presented the following issues as the highest priority:

9 Jobs/Economic Development/Affordable Housing/Absentee Ownership

•	School Enrollment/K-12 Education/Youth Services

•	Health and Social Service Provision

•	Culture and Historic Preservation

•	Attractions and Recreation Development/Growth Management/Environmental Preservation

Community development issues include economic
development that will diversify and expand local
economic sectors; encourage business development
and relocation; retention and enhancement of the
town's historical character and traditional values;
the provision of community services and facilities;
and the preservation of the ecological and aesthetic
qualities of the area. The county is investigating
ways to expand the visitor season beyond summer
and promote tourist services. The overall future
economic health of the county may depend on
the development of other sectors that diversify the
economy and provide year-round livable wages while
addressing the key issues of life in San Juan County.

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2.0 ANIMAS RIVER CORRIDOR, S1LVERTON

The Silverton community is developing an Animas
River Corridor Revitalization Plan for a two-mile
segment of the Animas River that passes through
the town of Silverton, Colorado. This section of
the river is degraded from abandoned dumpsites,
prior mining activities, dewatering of wetlands, and
river channels dredged for flood control and gravel
mining. The goal of the Animas River Corridor
Revitalization Plan is for county residents to develop
an action plan that incorporates remediation,
ecological restoration, recreation development,
historic preservation, and the arts. The plan's focus
is the protection, improvement and expansion
of riparian ecosystems (vegetation, wetlands, habitat); development of recreational amenities (trails, winter
sports, whitewater accessibility); expansion of community art and performance spaces; and development of
interpretative exhibits of San Juan County's mining, railroad and mountain heritage. It is important that
historical preservation and artistic expression are incorporated into all activities.

2.1	Approach to Identifying Community Goals and Project Needs

San Juan County partnered with Mountain Studies Institute, Alpine Environmental Services and Animas River
Stakeholders Group to provide assistance in outlining cleanup and reuse priorities and necessary resources.
While the two-mile section of the Animas River Corridor in Silverton and the Eureka project are both part of
the redevelopment of the Animas Corridor, the public processes have been largely separate to date.

The Animas River Corridor Revitalization Project included three components to develop the community-based
goals for the two mile section in Silverton. Hie approach combined:

9 Community-based Recreation Reuse Plan: conducted a series of workshops, interviews and events
(twenty-three total) that guided community participants to develop potential actions and priorities and an
initial draft concept plan for the corridor.

•	Site Assessment and Potential Redevelopment Activities: identified key features, needs and
opportunities for restoration through a preliminary site assessment. The goal of this initial assessment was
to identify and prioritize assessment needs for future efforts.

•	Research on Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities: identified key resources for project
implementation through internet research, phone interviews and outreach to potential collaborators,
agencies and foundations.

2.2	Animas River Corridor Community Goals and Concept Plan

The central theme for the Silverton community in these projects is to bring together the practices of art,
historic preservation and ecological restoration into each element. The community priorities and goals for the
corridor in Silverton are to:

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1.	Clean up the old Town Dump Site to reuse as trails and open space.

2.	Develop a Cleanup, Restoration and Reuse Plan for the Lackawanna Mill.

3.	Restore wetlands and riparian habitat along the corridor to improve water quality, reduce flooding and
increase wildlife on public lands.

4.	Develop trails and open space with recreational amenities that are accessible and designated to meet the
needs of a variety of users for hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling.

5.	Increase use of Kendall Mountain Community Center and Recreation Area by developing a master
recreation plan, developing a trail system, expanded ski area, ski lift and Nordic Center, amphitheater for
events, whitewater and fishing access, in-stream river improvements, outdoor classroom and interpretive
exhibits.

6.	Incorporate art and historic interpretation to tell the story of Silverton's heritage and future as a mining,
railroad and mountain community.

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Kendall Mountain Interpretive Trail
Pedestrain Bridge

^	0 400 800

NORTH	1 UNIT = 400 FEET

Restore and Protect Wetland/Riparian Habitat
Protect Southwest Willow Flycatcher Habitat
Deveop Community-based Restoration Plan

Cement Creek Regional Trail
Silverton's Heros Heritage Exhibit

Develop Trails and Open Space

Natural HistoryTrail
Regional Trail to Alpine Loop
Boardwalk & Wetland Protection

Cleanup and Reuse Dumpsite as Open Space
Constructed wetlands to clean Cement
Inspiration Point on Reclaimed Trash Mound

Outdoor Railroad Musuem
Trail Hub for Silverton Area Trails
Habitat Restoration

Infuse Art & Historic Interpretation

Heritage in Motion Trail & Railroad Exhibit
Visitor Center Gateway Project

Reuse Lackawanna Mill Building

Increase Use at Kendall Mountain Center

Improve Ski Area & Skating Rink
Increase Trails, Nordic Center & Winter Use
Amphitheater Inspired by Hard-rock Mining
Designated Parking & Overflow
In-stream River Features
Whitewater & Fishing Access
Outdoor Classroom
Wetland Restoration & Protection

Rainbow Route Trait to Red Mountain

Large Scale Artwork atTrailhead
Pedestrian Bridge
Molas Lake Regional

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2.3	Preliminary Site Assessment and Redevelopment Options

A preliminary assessment of the Animas River Corridor has recently been completed to understand the
complexity of issues and opportunities for revitalization. The findings of the assessment will be presented at
the workshop. Mining wastes and water quality issues have previously been characterized by the Animas River
Stakeholders Group. Other anthropogenic impacts such as past, current and potential for future land use
issues have been mapped and are presented for consideration. Natural topographic and geomorphic features,
wetlands, beaver ponds, and areas of quality wildlife habitat have been identified and mapped.

The natural and anthropogenic features within the corridor present both issues of concern and opportunities
for re-development. A few locations have been identified that will require detailed Phase I and Phase II
site assessment, and cleanup of these sites can be anticipated. There are also some possible issues of non-
compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act that need resolution. Features that may limit the scope of
revitalization, such as avalanche paths, have been identified. Conversely, there exist space and opportunities to
preserve and enhance the natural elements of the corridor to feature cultural elements that are the foundation
of the Silverton community, and further develop beneficial uses for residents and community guests.

2.4	Animas River Corridor, Silverton: Support Needed

The following table outlines activities that need to be conducted in order to meet the community's goals for
each of the Silverton area sites. The table is organized by project goal, project element and anticipated activities
necessary for reuse of the site. On the right, the table has a column to be filled in with potential resources for
funding and technical assistance that are generated during the workshop.

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Animas River Corridor, Silverton

Project Goal

Project Element

Project Activities



Acquisition

Assessment &
Cleanup

River Restoration

Historic
Preservation

Economic
Development

Planning &
Support

Infrastructure &
Utilities

Recreation
Development

Art Development

Heritage &
Interpretation

Potential
Funding &
Technical
Assistance

I. Reuse the Old Town
Dump for open space.

1 .Assessment (old transformers, soils, railroad
scale area, trash, CDOT storage).

V

V





V



V







This column will
be filled in at
the workshop.
Please brainstorm
how you might
be able to assist,
support or provide
resources to the
project elements.

2. Cleanup (as necessary).



V

V















3. Protect Bank from future erosion.



V

V





V

V







4. Develop trails, art & interpretive exhibits.



V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

5. Restore riparian habitat and wetlands.



V

V





V









II. Develop a Cleanup,
Restoration and Reuse
Plan for the Lackawanna
Mill building.

1. Assess mill for contamination.



V





V











2. Cleanup (as necessary).



V





V











3. Develop Reuse Plan



V



V

V

V

V





V

4. Restore Mill structure and adapt for reuse.









V

V

V







5. Improve trails for wet and winter use.

V



V



V





V





III. Restore wetlands and
riparian habitat along the
corridor to improve water
quality, protect private
resources, and increase
wildlife on public lands.

1. Establish community priorities for restoration.



V

V



V

V



V





2. Develop Restoration Plan that establishes
ecological goals and criteria.



V

V





V









3. Cleanup illegal trash piles and refuse.



V

V















4. Conduct habitat and in-stream restoration.



V

V





V



V



V

IV. Develop trails
and open space with
recreation amenities
that are accessible and
designated to meet the
needs of a variety of users
for hiking, skiing, and
snowmobiling.

1. Negotiate ROW with property owners.

V

V







V



V

V

V

2. Develop trail alignments & construction plans.

V









V

V

V





3. Construct Trails and bridges (if needed):





















Business District to Train Depot



V

V

V

V

V



V

V

V

Visitor Center to Kendall Mtn. Rec Area



V

V



V

V



V

V

V

Lackawanna Trail & wetland loop



V

V

V

V

V



V



V

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Animas River Corridor, Silverton

Project Goal

Project Element

Project Activities



Acquisition

Assessment &
Cleanup

River Restoration

Historic
Preservation

Economic
Development

Planning &
Support

Infrastructure &
Utilities

Recreation
Development

Art Development

Heritage &
Interpretation

Potential
Funding &
Technical
Assistance



Regional Network: Eureka Gulch,
Rainbow Route, Gladstone Trail



V

V

V

V

V



V

V

V



4. Incorporate art & interpretive exhibits on
each trail









V

V



V

V

V

V. Increase use of
Kendall Mountain
Community Center and
Recreation Area.

1. Develop a Master Recreation Plan

V

V

V

V

V

V



V



V

2. Develop trail system for four season
designated multiple use.









V

V

V

V





3. Expand ski area, improve ski lift, improve
skating rink & create a Nordic Center.









V

V

V

V





4. Build amphitheater inspired by hard-rock
mining heritage to host special events.









V

V

V

V

V

V

4. Improve whitewater and fishing access.





V



V

V

V

V





5. Consider in-stream river features and banks
for whitewater and fishing.





V



V

V



V





6. Develop an outdoor classroom.





V



V

V



V



V

7. Develop interpretive exhibits.







V

V

V



V



V

8. Develop designated parking and overflow
parking.





V



V

V

V



V



VI. Incorporate art and
historic interpretation
to tell the story of
Silverton s heritage and
future as a mining,
railroad and mountain
community.

1. Support historical research.







V

V

V







V

2. Involve the community in community art,
historical interpretation & documentation.











V





V

V

3. Develop historical interpretive exhibits.









V

V





V

V

4. Commision artists to create pieces to
highlight trails and open space.









V

V





V

V

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3.0 EUREKA TOWNSITE

The Eureka Townsite is eight miles upstream
from Silverton. The Silverton community hopes
to eventually connect the Eureka Townsite to the
proposed trail system that originates in Silverton.
Eureka contains tailings from abandoned gold,
silver, lead, and zinc mines that have disturbed
the vegetation along this mile-long stretch of the
Animas River. To enable reuse, San Juan County is
negotiating a three-way land trade to consolidate
their holdings within the Townsite area. Once
remediation is complete, the Eureka Townsite
could be redeveloped as a Recreational Vehicle (RV)
campground, gravel harvesting area, interpretive
trails and mining heritage exhibits.

3.1 Approach to Identifying Community Goals and Project Needs for Eureka
Townsite

The Eureka Townsite has a long history of public process and action initiated by the San Juan County
Commissioners. Over its eleven year history, a general plan for the site has developed through discussion
in several public meetings, special sessions by the Commissioners, and negotiations with the three property
owners. In 2006-2007, the Commissioners will invite public input to develop a master plan for the site after
the property acquisition has been completed.

EUREKA TOWN SITE REVTTALIZTtON CONCEPT PLAN- ALTERNATIVE 1
Animas River Corridor Revitalization Project

3.2 Eureka Townsite Community Goals
and Concept Plan

The community goals and priorities for the reuse of
the Eureka Townsite are to:

1.	Acquire land from BLM and Sunnyside Gold
Corporation to consolidate San Juan County's
property

2.	Develop an RV campground with primitive
sites (no electric, water or sewer)

3.	Create trails, signage and exhibits of mining
history and reclamation efforts for Eureka
interpretive trail loops and the proposed Eureka
Gulch Trail, a regional trail connection to
Silverton

4.	Establish a gravel mine operation to supply the
County's needs for basic building material.

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3.3	Preliminary Site Assessment and Redevelopment Options

At this time, San Juan County is in the process of requesting funds to conduct Phase I and Phase II envi-
ronmental site assessments for Eureka Townsite. Although there are mine tailings in the area, it is currently
unknown if there is any contamination on the site proposed for the RV campground, and if so, to what
extent. The cleanup concerns for the RV park site at this time are undetermined.

3.4	Eureka Townsite Support Needed

The following table provides an initial outline of activities to be conducted once the land trade has been
completed. The table describes elements that are necessary in order to meet the community's goals for Eureka
Townsite as a future RY campground, interpretive trails, gravel mine and regional trail link. The table is
organized by project goal, project element and anticipated activities necessary for reuse of the site. The right
column of the table will be cross-referenced with the preliminary ideas on potential resources for funding and
technical assistance from the workshop.

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Project Activities



Project Goal

Project Element

Acquisition

Assessment &
Cleanup

River

Restoration

Historic
Preservation

Economic
Development

Planning &
Support

Infrastructure &
Utilities

Recreation
Development

Art Development

Heritage &
Interpretation

Potential
Funding &
Technical
Assistance

I. Finalize land exchange
with BLM and Sunnyside
Gold Corporation.

Finalize land exchange.

V







V











This column will
be filled in at the
workshop. Please
brainstorm how
you might be able
to assist, support
or provide
resources to the
project elements.

Assess site for contamination.



V

V















Cleanup and mediate concerns
identified by the assessment.



V

V

V



V









II. Develop primitive RV
park and campground (no
electric, water or sewer).

Develop a master plan for the
campground with public input.



V





V

V

V





V

Construct the campground.









V

V

V

V





III. Create interpretive
trails, signage and exhibits
of the mining history and
reclamation efforts.

Develop Eureka Townsite and
mine interpretive loop trail near
campground.





V

V

V

V



V

V

V

Develop Eureka-Silverton regional
trail.

V



V

V

V

V

V

V



V

Develop historical interpretation
exhibits of mine history and
reclamation efforts.







V

V

V







V

IV. Establish gravel mine
operation.

Determine feasiblity and location for
gravel mine operation.









V

V

V







Operate for sustainable use or
remediate after closure.









V

V



V



V

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4.0 POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

As the Animas River Corridor Revitalization Project moves forward, the activities identified in the previous
section will require funding and technical assistance to be realized. To support the project, the various activities
of the project were divided into several categories (i.e., acquisition, planning/support, construction/restoration,
and assessment). Potential funding and technical assistance resources were identified for each category.

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2. Economic

Development

Administration

(EDA) -

Economic

Adjustment

Assistance

Program(28)

Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Levels

• Varies by
project
1 Generally
fund 50%
of a

project's
cost

Eligible

Eligible

Entity

Activities

• Economic

• Infrastructure

Developme

• Right of way

nt Districts

access

and cities

(Community

• Nonprofits

must own the



property or



right of way)



• Site



preparation

Nonprofit

• Long-range

organizations

economic

and state and

development

local

planning

governments

• Development



of public



facilities and



private



enterprises to



help create



new,



permanent jobs



• Economic



adjustment



projects in



regions



impacted by



coal industry



downsizing

Funding
Timeline

Proposals are
accepted on a
continuing
basis and
applications
are invited
and

processed as
received

1	Color Key is on the last page

2	Numbers following program denote program number in appendix

3	ARCP = Animas River Corridor Project

Restrictions

•	No grants available
to individuals

•	50/50 match
required (match
cannot come from
another federal
grant)

Only applicable for
geographic areas with

1)	An unemployment
rate at least one
percent greater than
the national average
unemployment rate;

2)	per capita income
that is 80 percent or
less of the national
per capita average
income; or 3) a
special need, as
determined by EDA,
arising from actual or
threatened severe
unemployment or
economic adjustment
problems

Program Facts &
Additional Items

City of Silverton
Public Works
Department has
emphasized the need
for better utility
infrastructure to
alleviate the old
system, and prevent
sprawl

•	Program tends to
focus on projects
that are unique
initiatives and/or
special needs, such
as ARCP3

•	Strategy Investments
help organize and
carry out a planning
process resulting in

a Comprehensive
Economic
Development
Strategy (CEDS)
tailored to the
community's
specific economic
problems and
opportunities

•	Implementation
Investments support
one or more
activities identified
in an EDA-
approved CEDS.

Initial
Application
Steps

•	Pre-
application to
be filled out
and

submitted to
John Zender
for review

•	2nd
application is
the full
application

•	Meet with
John Zender
to determine
whether
preparation
of a project
proposal is
appropriate

•	If
appropriate,
applicant
would
prepare a
formal
application

Contact
Information

John Zender

1244 Speer Boulevard,

Room 632

Denver, CO 80204

303-844-4902

jzender@eda.doc.gov

John Zender

1244 Speer Boulevard,

Room 632

Denver, CO 80204

303-844-4902

jzender@eda.doc.gov

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Technical

Funding &















Assistance

Technical











Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



Program Facts &

Application



(Federal)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Additional Items

Steps

Contact Information

3. Department





• Facilitate

Animas River

• HUD

• Non-competitive
program

• Contact local

Paul Webster

of Housing and





economic

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requires

HUD office

HUD Section 108 Director







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development,

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community's

• Can be used

• No "formal"

202-708-1871

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including assisting

apply once

(i.e., San Juan

independently of

application

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(HUD) -





a for-profit

the current

County)

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forms



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developer

year's CDBG

CDBG funds

• Provides confidence

• After

John Dibella, Regional

Loan





• Acquisition in

funding

as collateral

to private lenders

consulting

Director

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whole or in part

allocations

on the loan

when issuing loans
• 108 funds can be

with the

303-672-5440







of real property

are approved

guarantee

local HUD

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in the current

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year's federal

budget;

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installation of

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show how

equity to invest in a
CDE

preparation
of the final









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and

repayment
period is 20

loan would be
repaid if

• Project must meet at
least one CDBG

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years

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sidewalks, etc.)



unavailable

moderate-income

"due













(other
sources of

persons; 2)

diligence and













elimination of slums

compliance













financing for

or blight; or 3)

review"













the project,

address imminent















site

threats















appraisals,
etc.)







4. Department

$10 million

• CDBG

• Facilitate



• Can only be

• Animas River

• ARPT

David Kaminsky

of Housing and

allocated

entitlement

economic



used in

Corridor Project

would work

HUD BEDI Specialist

Urban

nationally for

and non-

development,



conjunction

should focus on one

with local

202-708-0614 x4612

Development

2006 with

entitlement

including assisting



with Section

portion or site of the

HUD office



(HUD) -

maximum of

communities

a for-profit



108 loan

overall project with

on BEDI

John Dibella, Regional

(BEDI) Grant

$1 million

eligible to

developer



guarantee

each application

grant

Director

(33.)

award per

receive

• Acquisition in



• Minimum

• Project must meet at

• Request for

303-672-5440



applicant

Section 108

whole or in part



Section 108-

least one CDBG

a new

J ohn_D_Dib ella@hud. co.





• Applicant

of real property



to-BEDI

national objective: 1)

Section 108

us





must be a

• Construction,



ratio of 1:1

benefit low- and

loan







unit of local

reconstruction,



(higher ratio

moderate-income

guarantee







government

rehabilitation, or



demonstrated

persons; 2)

authority







• San Juan

installation of



by applicant

elimination of slums

must







County and

public facilities a



will be scored

or blight; or 3)

accompany







citv mav



higher)

address imminent

each BEDI







apply jointly







threats

application.



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Grants for Arts
Projects can be
obtained by
non-profits

Support is given for
the identification,
documentation,
preservation, and
perpetuation of the
folk and traditional
arts

ARPT should
focus applications
on July/August

2006	funding for

2007

$ 5,000-
150,000 per
project

State and local

agencies,

government

entities, and

nonprofit

organizations

Stewardship grants
are given to projects
that protect, share,
or celebrate our
collective design
heritage

ARPT should
focus applications
on July/August

2006	funding for

2007

Only one grant
is awarded per
state or region,
and must
demonstrate
support from
the state or
region

•	Projects that support
the creation of long-
term organizational
and community
partnerships or
support for no more
than three years of
professional folk art
development are
preferred

•	State Arts agencies
are required to
endorse the project
through

demonstrating how
the project will relate
to the state's arts
goals

Contact the CO
State Arts Council
program manager
and the Folk and
Traditional Arts
Specialist (NEA)

Access to Artistic
Excellence: To

encourage and support
artistic excellence,
preserve our cultural
heritage, and provide
access to the arts for all
Americans.

Contact the CO
State Arts Council
program manager
and the Design
Specialist (NEA

3


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Maximum

Nonprofits,

To facilitate

After pre-

Small and

Program would

• Rural Development forms

Jaki Polich

of $99K

local

the

application is

emerging

only assist small

found online at

Jaki.polich@usda.co.us

per

governments,

development

submitted,

businesses must

and emerging

http: //www. sc.egov.usda.gov/



applicant

public

of small and

USD A will

have fewer than

businesses





agencies

emerging

determine

50 employees and











for-profit

eligibility and

less than $1











and

inform

million in revenue











nonprofit

Cranberry













small

Creek













businesses

Gateway Park













Grants may

Project to













be used for

assemble and













funding

submit formal













infrastructure

application













development,















including















roads, utility















extensions,















and water















supply













Private

Buildings

N/A

• All of the IRP

• Program

• Rural Development forms

J aki Polich



nonprofit

and real



loan funds

capitalizes

found online at

Jaki.polich@usda.co.us



corporations

estate



received by an

locally-run

http: //www. sc.egov.usda.gov/





and public





intermediary

revolving loan







agencies





must be re-

funds for small













loaned to

businesses;













ultimate

ARC Project













recipients

could be the













• All loans to

administrator of













intermediaries

the RLF













must be

• Excellent way













adequately

of assisting













secured

small businesses















or business















incubators















• Loans to















intermediaries















are scheduled















for repayment















over a period of















up to 30 years















• Interest rates















on loans is 1%



4


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Funding &









Technical

Funding &





Program

Assistance

Technical





Facts &

Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding

Additional

Contact

(Federal)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Items

Initial Application Steps

Information

8. U.S.

Maximum

Corporations,

Buildings and

N/A

Business is

Applicant

Rural Development forms

Jaki Polich

Department of

loan

partnerships,

real estate



judged on a

applies directly

found online at

Jaki.polich@usda.co.us

Agriculture

guarantee is

nonprofit





scoring system

to the

http: //www. sc.egov.usda.gov/



(US DA) -

$25 million

entities,





(minimum

participating





Business &

up to 80% of

municipalities,





number of jobs

bank





Industry

a loan

counties or





created is not a

USD A





Guaranteed



other local





requirement)

coordinates





Loan Program



governments







with the

















banker for the

















loan

















Multiple banks

















participate in

















this program.

















USD A

















contacts are

















available to

















provide names

















of specific

















banks.

















Program may

















lower the

















interest rate

















and lengthens

















the term of the

















loan for the

















applicant





9. U.S.

Average

Public entity or

Primarily

N/A

N/A

• Program

Rural Development forms

Jaki Polich

Department of

maximum of

nonprofit

available to





would only

found online at

Jaki.polich@usda.co.us

Agriculture

$50K per

corporations

conduct regional





assist small

http: //www. sc.egov.usda.gov/



(US DA) -

applicant



and community





and





Rural





economic





emerging





Business





development





businesses





Opportunity





planning and





• ARC Project





Grant





related training,





must have





Program





including





significant











marketability





expertise in











and feasibility





the activities











studies





they propose

















to carry out

















with the

















grant funds





5


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Funding &

Funding















Technical

&















Assistance

Technical











Initial



Source

Assistance



Eligible

Funding



Program Facts &

Application



(Federal)

Levels

Eligible Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Additional Items

Steps

Contact Information

10. US Fish

US Small

Cities, Counties,

Long-term

U.S.

Competitive grants

The North

Contact FWS.

Division of Bird Habitat

and Wildlife

Grant

non-profits, park

protection,

Standard

program that

American Wetlands

Applicants then

Conservation

Service

requests may

service, recreation

restoration, and/or

Grants

requires that grant

Conservation

submit project

703-358-1784

(FWS)- North

not exceed

districts

enhancement of

Deadline:

requests be

Council created the

proposals to the

dbhc@fws.gov

American

$75,000



wetlands and

July 28,

matched by

Small Grants

U.S. Fish and



Wetlands





associated uplands

2006; U.S.

partner

Program in 1996 to

Wildlife



Conservation





habitats

Small

contributions at no

encourage new

Service's



Fund (29)







Grants

less than a 1-to-l

grantees and

Division of Bird











Deadlines:

ratio. Funds from

partners to carry out

Habitat











December

U.S. Federal

smaller-scale, long-

Conservation











1, 2006

sources may

term wetlands

(Division) for













contribute towards

conservation

the program's













a project, but are

projects that may

one funding













not eligible as

otherwise not be

cycle per year.













match.

able to compete in

















the U.S. Standard

















Grants Program





11.

Phase I-

Eligibility to apply

Assistance with

FY 2006

During phase 1,

Upon completion of

Interested

Duane Holmes, Program

Department of

$15,000

for Groundwork

Groundwork

grants were

the selected

the feasibility

communities are

Leader

the Interior



USA Pilot

Trusts: locally

due Nov.

Groundwork

study/strategic plan,

strongly

303-969-2855

National Park

Phase II-

Funding and

organized and

2005

steering

the steering

encouraged to

duane_holmes @nps .gov

Service (NPS)

$85,000

Technical

controlled, to



committee(s) will

committee makes a

work with their



Rivers, Trails



Assistance is

promote sustained



be supported with

formal decision on

local NPS



&



limited to those

regeneration,



funding ($15,000)

whether or not to

Rivers & Trails

Douglas Evans, Manager

Conservation



communities

improvement and



and technical

establish a

Program staff to

of the Groundwork USA

Assistance



which have

management of the



assistance to

Groundwork Trust

complete each

Initiative for National

Program (34)



received or are

physical



complete a

in their community.

step of the

Park Service Rivers &





receiving funding

environment by



feasibility

If their decision is

application

Trails Program





from the

developing



study/strategic

yes and supported

process.

617-223-5124





Environmental

community-based



plan to determine

by their local



douglas_evans@nps.gov





Protection

partnerships which



if Groundwork is

government, NPS,









Agency

empower people,



appropriate for

EPA and









Brownfields

businesses and



their community

Groundwork USA,









Program.

organizations to



and if so, outline

funding will be











promote



how it would be

made available











environmental,



established.

($85,000) in phase 2











economic and





to help establish the











social well being.





new Groundwork















Trust.





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Applications
are accepted
continuously
and are
considered in
the course of
three regular
funding
cycles each
year.

Dollar for
dollar match by
town

The department
favors collaborative
projects and multi-
agency partnerships.

In circumstances in
which a project
presents a compelling
need, is critical to
addressing significant
impacts, represents a
unique opportunity
for enhanced quality
of life, or is of
monumental
significance in
strengthening a
community for the
future, the maximum
grant guideline may
be increased.

Strongly
recommended
to contact field
rep Ken
Charles

Ken Charles
Fort Lewis College
970-247-7311
charles_k@fortlew
is.edu

Determined
by letter of
interest

Towns cannot
be designated a
Colorado Main
Street

Community

Colorado Community
Revitalization
Association uses the
structure provided by
the Main Street Four
Point Approach as
the basis for
delivering funds.

Strongly
recommended
to contact field
rep Ken
Charles

Ken Charles
Fort Lewis College
970-247-7311
charles_k@fortlew
is.edu

Barbara Silverman
CCRA Rep.
303-282-0625

7


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Funding &















Technical

Funding &













Assistance

Technical







Program Facts

Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



& Additional

Application



(State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Items

Steps

Contact Information

14. Colorado

Approximately

Towns, cities,

Projects that

Funding

ARCP needs to address



Contact field

Ken Charles

Department of

$1.6 million has

and counties

address many of

has been

how the corridor reuse will



representative

Fort Lewis College

Local Affairs

been awarded to



the impacts of

approved

address rising property



to obtain

970-247-7311

(DOLA)

projects



growth,

for FY2007,

values and the need for



application

charles_k@fortlewis.edu

Heritage

involving over



including traffic

application

preserving developable land



materials and



Planning

100 local



congestion, loss

materials





program

Eric Bergman, Director

Grant (6)

governments



of agriculture,

not yet





details

Denver Office



since the



loss of open

released







303-866-2156



program's



space, fiscal









eric.bergman@state.co.us



inception in



impacts to local













2000



governments,

















wildfire hazards

















and a lack of

















affordable

















housing.











15. Colorado

Approximately

Municipalities

Program funding

Funding

Prospective applicants

Local

Contact

Ken Charles

Department of

$11.9 million

and counties

is divided into

deadline is

for public facility projects

Government

DOLA after

Fort Lewis College

Local Affairs

was available for



thirds for

December,

are strongly encouraged

Services advisory

certifying

970-247-7311

(DOLA)

commitment to



housing,

for the

to consult with the

committee

Silverton is not

charles_k@fortlewis.edu

Community

local projects in



economic

following

department's field

reviews public

an entitlement



Development

FY 2005/2006



development

April

representative/regional

facilities projects;

area

Teri Davis

Block Grants





and public



manager in their area prior

housing projects



DOLA







facilities



to submitting an

are considered by



303-866-4462







projects.



application. Five (5)

the Division of



teri.davis@state.co.us











copies of the application

Ftousing; and















will be required and should

most business















be submitted to DOLA.

financing is

















handled by the

















state Office of

















Economic

















Development





8


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Funding &

















Technical

Funding &















Assistance

Technical











Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



Program Facts &

Application



(State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Additional Items

Steps

Contact Information

16. Colorado

CTF receives

Local

Funding can be

Rolling

Will not fund

This funding is

Contact DOLA

Eric Bergman, CTF

Department

40% of all net

governments:

used for the

Applications,

Expenditure

specifically for

representatives to

Administrator

of Local

lottery

counties, cities,

acquisition,

CTF funds

for activities

acquisition of property

acquire application

303-866-4552

Affairs

proceeds in

towns, and

development, and

are

such as athletic

for recreation and

details.

eric.bergman@state.co.us

(DOLA)

Colorado.

eligible Title

maintenance of

distributed

teams,

preservation.





Conservation



32 special

new conservation

quarterly on

fireworks,





Jennifer Oftelie, CTF

Trust Fund



districts that

sites or for capital

a per capita

recreational





Compliance Analyst

(9)



provide park
and recreation
services in
their service
plans.

improvements or
maintenance for
recreational
purposes on any
public site.

basis.

programs, and
public

associations or
clubs.





303-866-2902
j ennife r. o ftelie @s tate. co. us

17. Colorado

Projects

Local

The Fishing Is Fun

Grants are

The grants

Applicants must match

Applicants are

Jim Guthrie, Program

Department

totaling more

governments,

Program is designed

administered

REIMBURSE

a Fishing Is Fun award

advised to contact

Coordinator

of Natural

than $19

park and

annually,

project

with non-federal cash

their local Division

6060 Broadway

Resources

million have

recreation

to improve

Annual

sponsors for

or in-kind services.

of Wildlife (DOW)

Denver, Colorado 80216

(CDNR)

been selected

departments,

Colorado's

Meeting by

up to 75

Fishing Is Fun

office as soon as

303-291-7563

Fishing Is

through the

water districts,

sportfishing

DOW

percent of

proposals are assessed

possible, but at

Jim.guthrie@state.co.us

Fun (10)

Fishing Is

individuals,

resource and

judges

approved

along a number of

least 30 days prior





Fun program

conservation

anglers' ability to
access it and the

determine

expenses.

variables, including

to application

Mike Japhet



to receive

groups and

grantees.



new or improved

deadline. Projects

Southwest Region Office



grants ranging

other non-





opportunities for

often have

415 Turner Drive



from $1,000

profit

project will assist the





anglers, improved fish

technical or

Durango, Colorado 81303



to $400,000

organizations

Division of Wildlife





habitat, cost-

biological questions

970-247-0855







in reaching its
Strategic Plan goals





effectiveness, cost-

associated with













sharing and others. A
short presentation

them. Guidance
and input from









including: Habitat





before an independent

local DOW









restoration and site





review panel is also

personnel has









improvement.





part of the process. A
final list of projects is
based on the panel's
recommendations.

proven to be
important in
developing the best
possible proposal.
Applications are
due in area or
regional office by
March.



9


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Funding &

Funding















Technical

&









Program





Assistance

Technical









Facts &

Initial



Source

Assistance





Funding



Additional

Application

Contact

(State)

Levels

Eligible Entity

Eligible Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Items

Steps

Information

18. Colorado

$200,000 is

All private

Projects that conserve

Annually:

All matching funds must

Most

Verify

Jim Guthrie

Department

available for

conservation or

restore or enhance

Due dates in

be non-federal. DOW

projects will

Funding

Program Coordinator

of Natural

this

education

Colorado's threatened,

the winter

controlled funds cannot

require

Availability

6060 Broadway

Resources

competitive

organizations, local

and funded

be used as match. In-kind

50:50

and draft

Denver, Colorado

(CDNR)

grants

governments, school

endangered or special

by spring

services and volunteer

(federal:

application

80216

Colorado

program in

districts, water

concern wildlife



time are eligible to be used

matching)

for Program

303-291-7563

Wildlife

2006, with a

districts.

resources: Habitat to



as match. Funds already

funding. For

Coordinator

Jim.guthrie@state.co.us

Conservation

cap of



support broadest
sustainable wildlife
populations,
Conservation
partnerships with private



committed as match for

"planning"

with details



Grant (11)

$50,000 for
any one
project





other projects cannot be
used to match CWCG
funds. Indirect costs that
are part of the project are
capped at 15%. Funding

projects, up
to 75% of
projects
costs can be
covered by

on project.









landowners, Protect and



is provided on a

CWCG













reimbursement basis.

funds.











enhance species at risk of

















becoming threatened or

















endangered, Implement

















recovery plans.











19. Colorado

Up to $20

Private landowners,

Provides an avenue to

Open

3rd party applicants should



Questions or

Ken Morgan, Private

Department

million will

land trusts or other

conserve critical

enrollment

consult CDOWs "Third-



completed

Lands Habitat Specialist

of Natural
Resources
(CDNR)

be made
available
through

conservation
organizations

habitat throughout the
state: conservation
easements and

for all

program

applications

party Provisions and
Guidelines" to understand
how they may coordinate
habitat



applications
should be
sent to Ken

Colorado Division of

Wildlife

303-291-7404

Wildlife

2006



acquisition of property

will be from

protection proposals with



Morgan

ken.morgan@state.co.us

Habitat







June 1,2006

CDOW (see







Protection







to July 31,

http://wildlife.state.co.us).







Program (12)







2006.









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Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Source
(State)

Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Levels

Eligible
Entity

Eligible
Activities

Funding
Timeline

Restrictions

Program Facts
& Additional
Items

Initial Application
Steps

Contact Information

20. Colorado
Department
of Natural
Resources
(CDNR)
Wetlands
Project
Funding (13)

$1.5 million
annual
available for
projects

Private

landowners,

public

agencies, and

non-profits

organizations

Expenses include
those for purchase
or protection (e.g.,
conservation
easements),
including transaction
costs; all phases of
wetland creation and
restoration,
including survey,
design, permitting,
construction,
revegetation, and
monitoring
technical assistance
such as habitat
management plans,
resource inventories,
water rights,
hydrology, and
hydraulics; and
education and
outreach

Project funding
applications are
accepted at any
time, but the
selection process
occurs once a
year in January
for funding
available for July
1 of the
following year
(i.e., 18 months
later).



Evaluation
criteria is based
upon project cost
versus available
partnership funds,
proximity to
other public
lands, importance
to wildlife,
imminence of
threat, and the
number of
outside partners
and their
contributions.

The first step in applying
for project funding is
discussing your idea with
the local wetland focus
area committee. The
members of that
committee can provide
valuable insights into the
project itself as well as
how the project fits into
the committee's larger
plans. Committee
members can also assist
with completing the
application. The
completed application
should be approved by
the local committee
before it is forwarded to
the statewide partnership
coordinator.

Catherine Ortega
970- 247-7393
Ortega_c@fortlewis. edu

Bill Goo sman
303-291-7158
Bill.goosman@state.co.us

21. Colorado
Department
of Natural
Resources
(CDNR)
State Trails
Program (14)

The process is
subject to
change each
year when
grant

categories and
policies are
updated.

See the
current year's
application
packet for
specific
deadlines and
meeting dates

The State Trails
Committee is
responsible for the
trail grants review
process and makes
recommend

Grant

applications
will be

available Aug.
1,2006







Randy Engle, West
Region Trails
Coordinator
970-434-6862
randy.engle@state.co.us

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Funding &

















Technical

Funding &















Assistance

Technical











Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



Program Facts &

Application

Contact

(State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Additional Items

Steps

Information

22. Colorado

For the 2006-

A non-profit

Programs that

Application

At least 60% of

The Commission may

To obtain or submit

Nancy Brown,

Governor's

2007 program

organization

develop

Materials

Corporation

utilize its formula

your application,

Executive Director

Commission

year about

(community

an ethic of civic

become

funds provided to

allotment to ensure

visit

303-595-1541

on Community

$1.5 million is

based or faith

responsibility in

available in

a state

geographic diversity.

http: //www.americ

nancy.brown@cccs

Service-

available for

based);

those who

October

commission must

Similarly, as this is an

orps.gov/egrants

.edu

Colorado

new and

An institution

participate,



be used to

open, competitive funding

Technical assistance



Americorps

currently

of higher

strengthen



support programs

round and many existing

can also be obtained

Lynette Murphy,

(15)

funded

education;

communities, and



that are not

programs will be

by contacting the

Senior Program



programs $43

A state agency;

help meet



carried out by the

"recompeting" for

Colorado

Officer



million in

A school

identified



State or by a state

funding, the Commission

Commission. All

303-595-1604



program

district;

community needs



agency.

will NOT place a higher

applications are to

lyne tte. murphy @c



funds will be

A subdivision

through direct





priority on new programs

be submitted using

ccs.edu



available to

of the state

services in the





versus recompeting.

eGrants, the





states on a

including

areas of the







Corporation's





competitive

cities, counties

education, public







integrated, secure,





basis for new

or

safety,







web-based system.





and existing

municipalities;

environment,













programs.

A partnership

homeland















or consortia

security, or other















comprised of

human needs.















any of the

















above entities.













23. Colorado

Grant

Colorado

Artistic merit of

Deadline is

Capital

All applicants are required

Only online

Contact CCA staff

Council on the

requests may

artists,

proposed

March 1,

improvements,

to submit support material.

applications will be

at 303-866-2723 or

Arts- Grants to

range from

nonprofit

activities;

annually

new construction,

You are encouraged to

accepted. Go to

coloarts@state.co.

Artists and

$2,000 to

organizations,

Community



renovation or

submit both printed

http: //www.coloart

us for guidance

Organizations

$25,000.

educational

involvement and



restoration

materials and audio/visual

s.org and click on

well in advance of

(16)



institutions or

benefit from



and the purchase

materials. The time spent

Grants, then Apply

the application





government

proposed



of major

reviewing support

For a Grant, then

deadline.





agencies

activities;



equipment

materials in the panel

Artists and









Implementation



are not eligible

meeting will not exceed

Organizations.









capacity, such as





five minutes.











effective planning,





As part of the application











management, and





you will provide a Support











budgeting of the





Material Inventory Sheet.











project.





This form will be used to

















track and return your

















support material.





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Funding &

















Technical

Funding &















Assistance

Technical









Program Facts

Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



& Additional

Application



(State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Items

Steps

Contact Information

24. Colorado

Applicants will

Local or

To be eligible, the

Applications

The application

This program

Contact DOLA

Tamra McDowell

Department

be notified

regional

waste tire

must be

must be signed by

provides funds for

representative,

303-866-6398

of Local

about the

governments

product(s)

submitted to

a chief elected

the sustainable re-

and obtain

T amra.mcdowell@state.co.us

Affairs

amount of



purchased by the

the

official, school

use of waste tires

application



(DOLA)

funds the



eligible applicant

department

superintendent, or

for public projects

online.

Pam Kennedy

Waste Tire

Department of



must be:

by September

chief

such as trails.



Department of Local Affairs

and

Local Affairs



a.) Used for a

15th,

administrative

Further, this same



303-866-5491

Recycling

will award to



public project;

December 1st

official authorized

program



Pam.kennedy@state.co.us

Grants (17)

your project, an



b.) Made with

and April

to sign on behalf

administers funds







amount up to



Colorado-

15th of each

of the local

for the removal of







but not to



generated waste

year.

government or

illegal dumping of







exceed 75% of



tires;



state agency.

tires and the







the total cost of



c.) Materials must





cleanup of illegal







actual product



be purchased in





dumps. There







purchased.



accordance with
standard bidding
procedures (or
provide
sole-source
documentation);





have not been any
of these funds
given to San Juan
County.





25. Colorado

Maximum

Non-Profits,

Implementation

Watershed

Has ARSG

Two types of

A grant

Bahman Hatimi

Department

suggested for

(ideally

or planning for a

groups need

Applied for this?

grants: support

application form

CDNR

of Natural

Project Grants:

watershed

project intended

to apply to

It is VERY

and planning.

will be

Bahman.hatimi@state.co.us

Resources

$50,000;

organizations)

to restore

the CWPF by

flexible.

Must demonstrate

developed by the



(CDNR)

Planning



and/or protect

April 30th of



diverse

Board and made



Watershed

Grants: $25,000



the water, lands

each year



community

available by



Restoration





and other natural





support and

March 1, of each



(18)





resources within
the watershed;





provide 20%
match

year. Contact
Board member
to verify
eligibility.



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Funding &

Funding &













Technical

Technical











Initial

Assistance

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



Program Facts &

Application

Source (State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Additional Items

Steps

Contact Information

26. Colorado

Funding

Municipalities

Planning:

Depending on

Planning: Must

Two grants are

For an

Kevin Flouck

Department of

amounts

and Counties

Grants to

the federal

have at least one

available from the

application or

Kevin.houck@state.co.us

Natural

average



communities

allocation, the

public meeting to

Federal Emergency

further



Resources

$11,900 for



to develop or

CWCB requests

gain community

Management Agency

information



(CDNR)- Flood

planning



update local

applications for

consensus about

(FEMA) for reducing

contact CDNR



Hazard

grants and



Flood Flazard

FMA funds

the plan and its

flood risk in local

field rep.



Mitigation (19)

$110,000 for



Mitigation

from local

objectives. Plan

communities. The







project grants.



Plans.

governments in

must be legally

Flood Mitigation











Projects:

early to mid

adopted by the

Assistance Program











Grants to

winter every

community.

(FMAP) offers grants











communities

year.

Projects:

for developing a











to implement



Community must

local Flood Flazard











measures to



have an adopted

Mitigation Plan and











reduce flood



local Flood

for completing Flood











losses by



Flazard Mitigation

Mitigation Projects











completing



Plan which

to reduce flood risk











minor



identifies the

in your community.











structural



proposed project













projects.



as the

















community's

















number one

















priority for a flood

















hazard mitigation

















project.







27. Colorado

$148 million

Local and

Statewide

Contact





Contact

Sally Pierce, Program

Department of

over six years

regional

byways

Program





Program

Coordinator

Transportation

for various

governments,

programs,

Coordinator





Coordinator

303-757-9786

(CDOT)

projects

state agencies

corridor









sally.pierce@dot.state.co.us

Colorado Scenic





management











& Historic





planning,











Byways (20)





promoting

















byways, scenic

















easements,

















billboard

















removal











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Funding &

















Technical

Funding &









Program





Assistance

Technical









Facts &

Initial



Source

Assistance

Eligible

Eligible

Funding



Additional

Application



(State)

Levels

Entity

Activities

Timeline

Restrictions

Items

Steps

Contact Information

28. Colorado

Approximately

Only public

Restoration and

All final

25% match

Out of the four

Applicants should

Debbie Johnson, Grant

Historical

$15 million is

entities and

rehabilitation of

applications

required

types of grants,

contact

Systems Coordinator

Society- State

available for

non-profit

historic buildings,

for General



ARCP is only

SF1F staff as early

303-866-2769

Historical

distribution

organizations

architectural

Grants are due



eligible for

as possible during

shf@chs. state.co.us

Fund (21)

annually, average

may directly

assessments,

by April 1 and



"general grants"

the planning stages





size $100,000

apply for grants

archaeological

October 1 of



for planning and

of a preservation







administered by

excavations,

each year.



acquisition of

project, preferably







the State

designation and





nationally

months before an







Historical Fund.

interpretation of
historic places,
preservation
planning studies, and
education and
training programs





recognized
historical sites.

application is
submitted. Contact
SF1F outreach staff
at (303) 866-2825.



29. Colorado

N/A

Regional and

Assistance with the

Rolling

Adjacent to

For winter use



Mr. Dave Flause

State Parks-



local

winter grooming of

Applications

State run

of corridor,



303-791-1954

State



governments

snowmobile trails



recreation

assistance with



david.house@state.co.us

Snowmobile



must request

and other related



facilities

trail grooming





Program (22)



assistance

snowmobile
projects.











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Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Source
(State)

Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Levels

Eligible
Entity

Eligible
Activities

Funding
Timeline

Restrictions

Program Facts
& Additional
Items

Initial
Application
Steps

Contact
Information

30. Great

To date, 40

Counties,

Projects are

Rolling

A list of VERY

Projects must

Contact GOCO

Dale Craker

Outdoors

Legacy projects

municipalities,

encouraged to

applications

specific eligible

present at least a

rep.

303-226-4521

Colorado

have received

park and

incorporate



and ineligible

25% match to



legacy@goco.org

(GOCO)

$211.7 million ill

recreation

attributes from as



projects is

GOCO funds





Legacy

funding

districts,

many of GOCO's



available at

being requested.





Initiative



nonprofit land

funding categories



http: //www.goco

Land donations





Projects (23)



conservation

(outdoor recreation,



.org/grants/index

will receive credit









organizations,

wildlife, open space,



_grant.html

for leveraging









community

and local





GOCO dollars,









service

government) as



(i.e., Playgrounds

but do not count









organizations.

much as possible.



are eligible and

toward the















out door

minimum match.















performing arts

Projects















centers are

presenting















ineligible.)

matches greater

















than 25% will be

















viewed favorably.





31. Great

Outdoors

Colorado

(GOCO)

Local

Government
Grants (24)

In general, the
maximum grant
request is
$200,000. There
is no maximum
for the total
project cost.

Counties,
municipalities
and special
districts

Acquire, establish,
expand, and
enhance park,
outdoor recreation
and environmental
education facilities.
Projects include ball
fields, sports
complexes, skate
parks, playgrounds,
and swimming
pools

Rolling
applications

Documentation
that the property
will remain under
control of the
applicant for 25
years or more
must be provided
(property deed or
long term lease).
If the property is
owned by another
entity, an
Intergovernmenta
1 Agreement
between the
applicant and
property owner
must be
provided.

Competition for
GOCO grants is
extremely high,
especially for
local government
projects. GOCO
receives requests
for about four to
five times the
amount of
funding available
in each grant
cycle

Postcards announcing
the availability of
applications, technical
assistance workshop
locations and
application deadline
dates are mailed to
those on the local
government mailing
list at the start of each
cycle. To be added to
the local government
mailing list, call (303)
863-7522

Wally Piccone or Aimee
Jirak

303-863-7522

localgovernment@goco

.org

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Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Source (State)

Funding &
Technical
Assistance
Levels

Eligible Entity

Eligible Activities

Funding
Timeline

Restrictions

Program
Facts &
Additional
Items

Initial
Application
Steps

Contact
Information

32. Great
Outdoors
Colorado
(GOCO)
Investments
through the
Colorado
Division of
Wildlife (25)

Technical
Assistance for
species
protection

CO Division of
Wildlife, as
presented from local
community needs

Keeping species off the
federally regulated list of
endangered species
through the protection
and restoration of critical
wildlife habitats, research
and recovery efforts for
threatened and
endangered species, and
wildlife education
programs.



Only available to
CDOW, for
habitat

restoration and
protection



Contact CDOW
to see if the
Corridor is
eligible for funds
to be

administered
through CDOW.

Diane Gansauer
303-863-7522

33. Great
Outdoors
Colorado
(GOCO)- Trails
Grants (26)

Funding
availability
announced
with

application

Local, state and
federal

governments, school
districts, special
districts with
recreation
responsibilities and
non-profit
organizations.

Construction,
improvements,
maintenance and planning
for trails and trail
networks

November
2006



Applications
are offered
once a year,
usually in
August

Contact State
Trails Board
Member and
GOCO rep Wally
Piccone

Wally Piccone
303-863-7522
wpiccone@goco.org

34. Great

Maximum

Local governments,

Preserve or enhance open

First

Capacity

The Board

Obtain

Brenda Bennett

Outdoors

recommended

nonprofit land

space, parks and outdoor

Cycle:

Building grants

does not

application from

303-226-4526

Colorado

not to exceed

conservation

recreation or to help build

August 18

are not being

encourage

website and



(GOCO)

$75,000 (only

organizations, the

the capacity of

deadline

encouraged at

planning

contact GOCO

Diane Gansauer

Planning

$350,000 for

Colorado Division

organizations to do so

Second

this time

applications for

planning rep:

303-226-4520

Grants (27)

entire state)

of Wildlife and



Cycle:



management of









Colorado State



March



open space









Parks



2007



unless directly

















associated with

















a GOCO-

















assisted land

















acquisition, and

















even such

















applications

















may not be

















associated with

















general

















operations or

















maintenance.

















GOCO prefers

















to fund new

















planning





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efforts, and will
not award
grants to
update an
existing plan.





Color Key as Applied to Sources of Funding:

| COLOR KEY | | |

| AQUSITION

1 i)IRISISiiSfcMdili)Mtin CONSTRUCTION/ RESTORATION |

| ASSESSMENT/ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

SEVERAL

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