Longmont Community Briefing: Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Applications Due April 14
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.
The project includes improvements along Flagstaff Road between Erie and the intersection with Baseline Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026 with completion expected within 14 months.
Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2025 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 714 affordable housing units since its inception, with 179 additional units in the development pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to Lisa Patel, director of Assessor’s Office, this program served 50% more residents in 2025 compared to the previous year. “We’re seeing unprecedented demand from communities across Boulder County, particularly in Erie and the surrounding area,” Lisa Patel said.
Residents in the Erie area should note that service boundaries may differ from city limits. For properties in unincorporated Boulder County, contact Assessor’s Office at (303) 441-4717 to verify eligibility and requirements.
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