Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program
Developed alongside the Heritage Conservation Council in 2011, the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program provides funding to organizations to support a variety of natural and cultural heritage conservation projects in Douglas County.
Natural & Cultural Heritage Grant Program Overview
The Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program is an annual grant program designed to support community projects that protect, conserve, and share Douglas County’s heritage resources.
Grants are awarded in a competitive cycle beginning in January each year. With administrative assistance from the Heritage Coordinator, the Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) reviews applications and makes recommendations of grant awards to the Board of County Commissioners.
Grant awards may be up to $60,000 and projects should be completed within two years. In 2026, $250,000 was available for Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant awards. Of the total funding available, $40,000 was available specifically for Seed grant awards (requests of $5,000 or less).
Congratulations to our 2026 grantees! The program will reopen next year in January 2027. Please reach out to the Heritage Coordinator if you would like any additional information about this grant program prior to the 2027 grant cycle.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Information
Documents
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Guidelines
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Draft Application
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Review Rubric
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Timeline
Change of Scope Form
Final Report Form
Payment Request Form
Personnel Time Log Template
Quarterly Report Form
Current Grantees: Please reach out to the Heritage Conservation Coordinator for any questions or concerns about your current project.
