County secures $1.7 million grant for broadband
Garfield County has secured a more than $1.7 million grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to help complete phase II of its middle mile broadband project. The DOLA grant is being matched by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded to the county to help realize the project, which expands broadband service to underserved locations throughout Garfield County. The first phase of the project, which is underway and expected to be completed this year, includes construction of lateral fiber from middle mile infrastructure along the Interstate 70 corridor that connects with carrier neutral locations in Glenwood Springs and
Read more
, ,
Human Services Commission grant applications available for 2023
Since 1980, a portion of county sales tax revenues has been dedicated to human services needs to eligible applicants in the Human Services Commission (HSC) grant process. Applicants include nonprofit corporations under section 501(c) (3) of the I.R.S. code – in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State – that operate and provide human services within Garfield County. Similar government agencies are also eligible. These funds cannot be granted to for-profit corporations or to individuals. HSC grants
Read more
,
Board backs support letter for affordable housing study grant
House model and key in house door. Real estate agent offer house, property insurance and security, affordable housing concepts
Garfield County has signed a letter of support for an application by the Greater Roaring Fork Valley Housing Coalition seeking a $75,000 Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies grant. The coalition was formed to provide an avenue for regional cooperation in addressing the area’s affordable housing crisis. This coalition features representatives from Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Snowmass Village, Aspen, Pitkin and Eagle counties, and Colorado Mountain College. The planning grant program (IHOP) provides grants to local governments “to help them understand their housing needs and adopt policy and regulatory strategies to qualify for the Affordable Housing Development
Read more
, ,
X