Grants Available
The application period is open through March 31st for Nature’s Next Stewards 2026 grant funding. Jeffco Open Space Foundation believes everyone needs nature to thrive, nature must be loved and cared for, experiential learning is lasting, and children are nature’s next stewards. We make these beliefs real by fostering partnerships with local nonprofit and […]
The JCOSF Litz Scholarship
Announcing the Litz Scholarship Jeffco Open Space Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Litz Scholarship, dedicated to supporting the next generation of environmental stewards. We believe the future health of our shared public lands, open spaces, and vital natural ecosystems depends on passionate and well-educated professionals. This scholarship is intended to help […]
Double Your Donation this Colorado Gives Day
It’s once again time for Colorado Gives Day, and we have an exciting opportunity to share! From now through December 9th, your donations will be doubled by either our Board Member Matching Funds program, or the Colorado Gives Foundation. Read on for more information… This year the Jeffco Open Space Foundation is excited to share […]
Grant Benefits Jeffco Open Space Visitors
The Jefferson County Open Space Foundation (JCOSF) applied for a Shift Events Grant to support and expand the Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) RAD initiative (Recreation Adventures for People Experiencing Disabilities). Thanks to the generous grant from Shift Events of $5,000 plus matching funds from JCOSF, we have provided $10,000 in equipment and support to […]
King Soopers Rewards – benefit Jeffco Open Space Foundation
We all buy groceries, right? Now you can do that at King Soopers and support Jeffco Open Space Foundation (JCOSF) at no additional cost to you. JCOSF is participating in the King Soopers Community Rewards Program. Once you link your Shopper’s Card to Jeffco Open Space Foundation, each time you shop at King Soopers and […]
RAD Grant from Team Evergreen
Jeffco Open Space Foundation (JCOSF) received a $5,000 grant from Team Evergreen Cycling https://www.teamevergreen.org to purchase equipment for the Recreation Adventures for People Experiencing Disabilities program (RAD). JCOSF will match this $5,000 grant for a total of $10,000 to purchase the equipment needed for the RAD training led by Craig Hospital. Our sincere thanks to Team […]
Launching the New Jeffco Open Space Foundation Website
To celebrate 25 years of the Jeffco Open Space Foundation, we have rebranded and launched this new website. With branding help from Norris Design and website design from Precision Pages, we are excited to bring you this improved space for engaging with the Foundation. The mission of Jeffco Open Space is to: Preserve open space […]
National Trails Day, 2023
On June 3, 2023, Jeffco Open Space’s annual National Trails Day project at Elk Meadows Park attracted 70 volunteers. Their work continued the expansion of usable trails within the park, which creates more options for visitors experiencing disabilities. Participants also focused on removing noxious weeds and light trail maintenance. Commissioners Dahlkemper and Kerr stopped by […]