Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Applications Due April 14 — April 2025

Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Applications Due April 14 — April 2025

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 2026 Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Program. Grants fund equipment, training, and trail safety improvements for volunteer search and rescue teams and trail patrol organizations operating in Boulder County.

For questions about this program, contact Emily Chen at Sheriff’s Office: (303) 441-5920 or email Sheriff’s [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Erie office without an appointment.

A community information session will be held at the Erie library on Monday, May 18 at 5:00 PM. Translation services in Spanish and Nepali will be available. The session will also be livestreamed on the Boulder County YouTube channel.

Background

Data from the 2026 Boulder County Community Survey shows that 52% of respondents rated this service as “important” or “very important.” The survey, conducted every two years, received 4,237 responses from residents across the county.

The application deadline is July 10, 2026. Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will be returned with a list of missing items. Average review time is 9 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteers contributed over 2,443 hours to this program last year. The Sheriff’s Office coordinates with 15 nonprofit partner organizations throughout Boulder County to deliver services.

The project includes improvements along 75th Street between Erie and the intersection with Arapahoe Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 with completion expected within 10 months.