Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Applications Due April 14

The Town of Summitville Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the 2026 Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Program. Grants fund equipment, training, and trail safety improvements for volunteer search and rescue teams and trail patrol organizations operating in the Town of Summitville.

The project includes improvements along 75th Street between Aspen Hollow and the intersection with Foothills Highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026 with completion expected within 11 months.

A community information session will be held at the Aspen Hollow library on Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM. Translation services in Spanish and Nepali will be available. The session will also be livestreamed on the Town of Summitville YouTube channel.

Resources

Volunteers contributed over 14,131 hours to this program last year. The Public Works coordinates with 6 nonprofit partner organizations throughout the Town of Summitville to deliver services.

For questions about this program, contact Jennifer Walsh at Public Works: (555) 441-8764 or email Public Works@summitville.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Aspen Hollow office without an appointment.

Search & Rescue and Trail Safety Grant Applications Due April 14

Resources

Volunteers contributed over 14,131 hours to this program last year. The Public Works coordinates with 6 nonprofit partner organizations throughout the Town of Summitville to deliver services.

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