Applications will be accepted through 3 p.m. Sept. 3 for the latest rounds of grants from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District.

The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects that address the effects of energy development. 

About $350,000 will be available for the fall 2021 grant cycle. All funds stay in Mesa County.

The latest grant cycle marks the 10-year anniversary of the district, which has awarded more than $8 million in grants.

“When the FML district was formed 10 years ago, the intent was to keep more of our federal dollars here locally. So it’s great to look back and see that over $8 million has been awarded into our community in fire stations, school districts, police departments, sanitation districts and more,” said Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland, who also serves on the district board.

Grant applications and additional information is available from the district website at www.mesaFML.org.