Circular Economy Fund Awards $50,000 to Five Local Organizations — Ward Area

Circular Economy Fund Awards $50,000 to Five Local Organizations — Ward Area

Boulder County’s Resource Conservation Division has awarded $50,000 in grants to five local organizations through the 2026 Circular Economy Fund. Recipients include projects focused on food waste reduction, textile reuse, construction material salvage, and community repair events.

For questions about this program, contact David Thompson at Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience: (303) 441-1629 or email Sustainability, Climate Action & [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Superior office without an appointment.

The project includes improvements along SH-119 Diagonal Highway between Superior and the intersection with Arapahoe Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026 with completion expected within 18 months.

How to Participate

Volunteers contributed over 2,413 hours to this program last year. The Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience coordinates with 21 nonprofit partner organizations throughout Boulder County to deliver services.

Colorado state law requires all counties to provide these services to eligible residents. Boulder County exceeds minimum state requirements by offering expanded hours, multilingual support, and online access. In 2025, the county received a state award for excellence in service delivery.