The Boulder County Commissioners announced the recipients of 2022 Environmental Sustainability Grants in the following communities in Boulder County: Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, and Superior.
Boulder County’s Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program provides an opportunity for governmental organizations in the county to undertake environmental sustainability priorities within their communities. In addition to supporting local efforts, Boulder County’s Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program will help the county leverage community resources for a coordinated, countywide approach to environmental sustainability.
Climate Control
The 2022 Sustainability Grant recipients are pursuing diverse projects, including, but not limited to, implementation of a climate vulnerability and risk mapping project, assistance to small businesses for transitioning from styrofoam to sustainable takeout containers in partnership with Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE), renewable energy planning and solar system installations, and radon testing for homes.
“The Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program, funded by Boulder County voters through the Sustainability Tax, is helping communities create programs that meet the needs of their residents,” said Commissioner Claire Levy. “As examples, City of Boulder will use funds to continue its reusable takeout food container initiative while Erie will support water conservation incentives. It’s great to see how each community is using these funds to address their own sustainability priorities.”
“From sustainable restaurant takeout containers to water conservation rebates, the diversity and innovation of projects in the 2022 grant program is inspiring,” said Commissioner Marta Loachamin. “We’re looking forward to continuing and developing our partnerships throughout Boulder County to create more sustainable communities in the years to come.”
The Sustainability Matching Grant Program was established in 2014 as a way to support efforts that propel sustainability priorities in Boulder County communities. Any incorporated city or town located within Boulder County was eligible to apply for funding proportionate to community population. The municipality must provide a 25% match of the dollar amount requested.