2026 Homeowners Association Community Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application

2026 Homeowners Association Community Mitigation Grant Application
The City of Castle Pines supports the community’s mitigation efforts by providing financial resources to eligible homeowner groups to conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects to protect the community and property from wildfire hazards.

For questions, concerns, or assistance, please contact Marcus Graves at Marcus.Graves@castlepinesco.gov or 303-392-5199.

Important to note: projects are only reimbursable if completed AFTER award notice is provided. Any projects completed prior to award notice will not receive reimbursement.
Homeowners Association (HOA) Information
Homeowners Association Name*
HOA Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
HOA Management Company's Name*
How many residential units reside within the HOA?*
Submitting Representative Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Title*
The homeowners association I am representing in the submittal of this application is the owner of this property:*

YesNo
Property Owner Name

First NameLast Name
Property Owner Email
example@example.com
Property Owner Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
I have permission from the property owner to conduct this project:

YesNo
Our HOA has previously applied for the Castle Pines Community Wildfire Mitigation grant program:*
Amount received in reimbursement in 2023:
Amount received in reimbursement in 2024:
Applicant Readiness

While planning your project, please review the Wildfire Mitigation resources on the City's website. These resources provide guidance on best practices for wildfire mitigation projects. This section of the application will help the selection committee evaluate the preparedness of the project and applicant.
Please select all that apply.*

We have reviewed the CSFS Home Ignition Zone guide and considered how to implement the guidelines for creating defensible spaces in our community.We have watched some or all of the Wildfire Safety Series webinars available on the City's website.We have reviewed the Fire Wise Plan Materials list and the Fire-Resistant Landscaping guide on the City's website.We provided the South Metro Fire Rescue self-led Wildfire Home Assessment resource to the residents of our HOA and encouraged them to complete it to assess the wildfire risk to their home.We have received an in-person assessment from South Metro Fire Risk Reduction office, the Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation office, the Colorado State Forest Service office, or other local specialists.We have received an evaluation of our properties from a local expert.None of the above.
Project Assessment
Will contractors be hired to complete this project?*

YesNo
Please provide the contractor's name:
If one is not selected yet, please indicate that by filling in "not selected"
Will volunteers participate in this project?*

YesNo
Please provide the anticipated number of volunteers:
Has this project been approved by the HOA Board?*

YesNo
Please explain why this project has not been approved by the Board:
Has the expenditure of funds for this project been approved by the HOA Board?*

YesNo
Please explain why this expenditure of funds has not been approved by the Board:
Has there been any neighborhood outreach related to this project and/or wildfire mitigation?*

YesNo
Please explain the outreach conducted:
Are the residents of the HOA in support of this application?*

YesNo
Please explain:
Project Description
Project Location*
Please provide a description of the location of this project, including but not limited to the nearest cross streets.
Project Location Map*

Please upload an image or document that highlights the location(s) of the project.
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Summary of the project*
Please describe the overall project, including the process for determining the need for mitigation, the aspects of the project, and who will be completing this project (i.e., contractors, yourself, etc.). This portion of the application should explain why we should award your project funding.
How was this project selected?*
Please describe what methods were used to determine the project location and method of mitigation. Did you have any contractors or "experts" evaluate your property? How was this area determined a high-priority area?
Project area description and current conditions*
Please explain how this project area would be considered a wildfire risk.
Please upload photo(s) of the project conditions*

Be sure to take photos from a location that you can replicate at the end of the project for "after" photo comparisons.
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I will remove planted or landscaping material:*

YesNo
I will replace the removed materials with new plants:

YesNo
Are the plants on the approved Colorado State Forest Service Fire Wise Plant Materials list?

YesNo
I will remove wood materials, tree limbs, shrubs, or brush from the property:*

YesNo
Proposed method of material disposal
If materials will be removed from the project location, please describe the method of disposal.
Project Budget

The maximum funding that will be awarded per applicant is $5,000. To receive the full award maximum, the project must cost $10,000 or more. Any project amount below $10,000 will be reimbursed up to 50%.
Total project budget*
Amount requested from the City of Castle Pines*
Budget breakdown by activity or expense category*

Contractual ServicesSupplies and MaterialsVolunteer/Labor (In-Kind)
Contractor Name
Supplies and materials budget
Please provided the anticipated dollar amount of your budget contributed towards supplies and materials
Volunteer/labor (in-kind) budget
Please provided the anticipated dollar amount of your budget contributed towards volunteer/labor- the allowable rate is $31.51/hour
Project Timeline
Anticipated Project Start Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated Project End Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated Date of Final Report Submission *

MonthDayYear
Date
Authorization and Certifications
Please select all items below to indicate your acknowledgment of the terms of application submission and award*

I certify that I am a representative of the property owner of which this project will be conducted.I certify that this project and application has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate HOA Board Members or representatives prior to submission.I acknowledge by submitting this application that the information provided therin is subject to Open Record laws, and may be subject to public disclosure upon request.I acknowledge by submitting this application, the City may use content from the application, including photos, on the City's social media channels, including but not limited to the website.I acknowledge that if funds are awarded, they will be provided to the applicant on a reimbursement basis and all invoices and receipts must be paid prior to receiving payment from the City.I acknowledge that to receive reimbursement for this project, this project will be completed in 2026, after an award notice is received, and the final report and required documentation will be submitted no later than December 31, 2026.
Please type your name to indicate you agree to the authorization and certifications:*
Signature*

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2026 Homeowners Association Community Mitigation Grant Application

Homeowners Association (HOA) Information

Submitting Representative Information

Applicant Readiness

Project Assessment

Project Description

Project Budget

Project Timeline

Authorization and Certifications