County Notices:
Region 15 Opioid Settlement Governance Committee Announces Funding Opportunity for Youth Substance Use Prevention
The Region 15 Opioid Settlement Governance Committee is now accepting grant applications from eligible organizations to support substance use disorder prevention specifically for youth programs.
Eligible applicants include:
• 501(c)(3) organizations
• PreK-12 schools and districts
• Local and county government agencies
• Serving: Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park counties
An optional pre-application webinar will be held Thursday, February 13th, 10:00-11:00 AM:
Interested organizations should submit the required grant materials by March 20th, 2025.
For application materials and webinar registration go to:
https://fremontcountyco.gov/public-health/region-15-opioid-governance-c…
“We’re so excited to announce this rare opportunity with awards up to $50,000 that will empower local organizations to strengthen our prevention efforts in our communities. The number of awards will be limited so we encourage eligible organizations to apply in a timely manner,” says Paula Buser Director, Fremont County Public Health and Environment.
Questions: Contact prevention.grants@gmail.com
UACWMA Annual Meeting
2/11/2025
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Individual registrations are $60. You can pay by card at the link below ($2 card fee), OR If paying by check, please make check payable to "Fremont Conservation District" and mailed to 248 Dozier Ave, Canon City, CO 81212. The deadline for registrations is Monday, February 3rd.
UACWMA 2025 Individual Registration - Fremont Conservation District
UACWMA 2025 Sponsor Registration - Fremont Conservation District
As part of our ongoing collaborative effort, the Upper Arkansas Cooperative Weed Management Area will host our annual conference on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the Pueblo Convention Center from 8 am to 4 pm. Registered attendees will enjoy refreshments, lunch, materials, and continuing education credits for pesticide applicators. Anyone with weed management responsibilities should consider attending, including weed board members, advisors and managers; county commissioners, representatives of town or city governments; state and federal land managers; road department managers; conservation district board members, and interested private landowners.
