The Colorado First Conservation District is pleased to announce the availability of Emergency Drought Mitigation Cost-Share Funding for agricultural producers in Moffat County.

Eligible producers may receive reimbursement of up to $2,500 per project with a required 1:1 producer match of at least $2,500.

The program's primary focus is addressing immediate drought impacts affecting agricultural operations. Priority will be given to projects that provide direct and timely drought relief, such as livestock water development, water distribution improvements, emergency water hauling infrastructure, and other urgent drought mitigation needs.

The District also recognizes the importance of preparing for future drought conditions. Long-term drought resilience projects will be considered as funding allows and may include grazing management improvements, cross-fencing, soil health practices, forage enhancement, range restoration, and water conservation infrastructure.

Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible projects that demonstrate meaningful drought mitigation benefits.

Program Guidelines:
• All applications must be submitted prior to project implementation and will be reviewed by the Colorado First Conservation District Board of Supervisors during a public board meeting.
• The next application review date is July 14, 2026.
• Funding decisions will be made through board discussion and vote.
• Reimbursement will be issued only after project completion and submission of required documentation.
• Itemized receipts and proof of payment are required for reimbursement.
• Reimbursement rates for equipment, labor, and other eligible expenses will be based on published Colorado State University Custom Rate Guides and District-approved cost-share rates.
• The District reserves the right to approve, deny, or modify funding requests based on project eligibility, available funding, and anticipated drought mitigation benefits.

Contact coloradofirstcd@yahoo.com via email for application. 

 

NOTICE OF BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has

been submitted to the Colorado First Conservation

District for the ensuing year of 2026. A copy of

such proposed budget has been filed in the office of

the Colorado First Conservation District, where the

same is open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the Colorado First

Conservation District may inspect the proposed

budget and the file or register any objections thereto

at any time prior to the final submission of the budget."

Notice of Cancellation of Election: 

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