The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee has opened their grant cycle. The county program will allocate around $900,000 for conservation work.
Community organizations and others interested in applying for funds are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on Monday, January 23rd to learn about eligibility requirements and grant criteria. Contact Common Ground Administrator Ben Doon at to obtain access and materials for the Zoom session.
$900,000 will be available during this grant cycle for programs and projects within Chaffee County that strengthen forest health and reduce wildfire danger; conserve and support agricultural land and rural landscapes; and manage the impacts of growth in outdoor recreation.
The pre-application deadline is February 10th and the deadline for full applications is March 17th, 2023.
