County launches $10 million open‑space grant program; township asked to host workshops

Jul 1, 2025

Carbon County officials described a $10 million open‑space grant program (voted on by 83% in 2022) to preserve water resources, wildlife habitat and working farms and asked municipalities to appoint contacts and host workshops to learn how to apply.

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Anna Shigo, Open Space Coordinator with the Carbon County Office of Planning & Development, told the board the County is administering a new Open Space Grant program funded by a $10 million bond approved by voters in 2022 (83% support). The program will fund preservation of water resources, wildlife habitat and working farms; Shigo requested a municipal point of contact to help schedule and host outreach workshops.

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