The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District opened applications for the fall 2026 grant cycle with $700,000 available in grant funding.

The traditional grant program supports large-scale projects such as new public works or other capital projects, as well as public-service projects that address health, safety and welfare impacts from federal-mineral-leasing activities. These are financial requests of $50,000 or more.

The mini grant program can award up to $50,000 for smaller-scale projects.

Find the full grant application and additional information about the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District at www.mesafml.org/current-grant-cycle.

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. Applicant presentations will take place during the Sept. 16 board-of-directors meeting, which is open to the public and will take place at the Home Loan Building, 205 N. Fourth St. in Grand Junction. Fall awards will be selected as early as Oct. 16.