Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District Announces Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Opens August 1st

GRAND JUNCTION, CO – The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District (MCFMLD) will open applications for the fall 2025 grant cycle on August 1, 2025, with $500,000 available in grant funding.

This competitive grant process provides two programs, each defined to create opportunities to strengthen and enhance the communities of Mesa County. All MCFMLD grant funds stay in Mesa County.

The Traditional Grant Program was developed to support large-scale projects such as new public works or other capital projects, as well as public service projects addressing health, safety, and welfare impacts from federal mineral leasing activities. These are financial requests of $50,000 or more. Prior award recipients include Plateau Valley School District 50’s Athletic Field Lighting and Town of De Beque Sidewalk Infrastructure Improvements.

The Mini Grant Program can award up to $50,000 for smaller-scale projects. Previous award recipients include the City of Fruita for the 16 Rd. Railroad Crossing Improvements and Lower Valley Fire Protection District Station #32 Access Upgrades.

Entities eligible for these programs are limited to the state and its subdivisions, along with school districts, public and state-controlled institution of higher education, library districts, metropolitan or other special districts and fire protection districts.

Applications will be accepted until September 5, 2025, at 3 pm. Fall grant applicant presentations will take place during the September 10th Board of Directors meeting that is open to the public. Fall awards will be selected as soon as October 15, 2025.

The public and comments are welcome at MCFMLD board meetings. Meetings are held at the Home Loan Building, located at 205 N. 4th Street in Grand Junction.

Please find the full grant application and additional information about the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District at http://www.mesafml.org/current-grant-cycle/. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and X for up-to-date information regarding meetings, grant project progress and the permanent fund investment.

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