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Arapahoe County staff recommend nearly all open‑space grants; commissioners move evaluation team—s slate to business meeting
Summary
Arapahoe County open‑spaces staff on Thursday presented the 2025 grant‑cycle recommendations for the county—s voter‑approved open‑space tax, and commissioners voted to advance the evaluation committee—s slate to the Board—s business meeting for public hearing.
Arapahoe County open‑spaces staff on Thursday presented their recommended awards for the county—s voter‑approved open‑space grant program and asked the Board of County Commissioners which recommendation to carry forward to the board—s business meeting for public hearing.
The county allocated $5.5 million for the 2025 open‑space grants and received requests totaling $4,825,280, staff said. "The evaluation committee recommended 11 of those 11 applications for funding," staff said during the presentation, and the evaluation team and advisory board differed slightly on one project, creating roughly a $600,000 difference between two recommended funding totals.
Why it matters: the evaluation team—s recommended awards carry matching funds that staff said would leverage roughly $11.4 million–$12.7 million in additional investment from applicants and partners. High match rates lower the county—s share and extend the program—s impact across multiple municipal and recreation districts.
What staff recommende…
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