Funded Research Program
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department funds scientific inquiry on OSMP lands on an annual cycle.
| Contact | Phone | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Anacker | [email protected] | 303-818-0503 | Science Officer (send general questions here) |
| Katie Kisiel | [email protected] | 720-668-7637 | Administration and Technical Support |
| Sam McQeen | [email protected] | 720-564-2052 | Financial (send budget questions here) |
Address For Proposal Submissions
Dates
- Request for proposals issued: Nov 9, 2020
- Proposal deadline: Jan 11, 2021
- Award notifications: Feb 22, 2021
Important Information
- Preference is given to original proposals that address topics identified as Priority Project Topics. However, all proposals will be considered based on their merits.
- Overhead costs should not exceed 15 percent of the total grant award except in rare circumstances.
- The maximum award amount is capped at $10,000. Details on allowable expenses can be found in the budget worksheet
. - Funding commitments are limited to an annual basis, but multi-year projects are encouraged.
- Proposals must follow the format guidelines exactly.
- Proposals that do not require OSMP funding may be submitted through our unfunded research program.
- Please see previously funded projects for examples of research topics.
- Final reports must follow scientific format and will receive staff review (format and review guidelines provided at time of award).
Interagency Research
Did you know that Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) and Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) also fund research? To discuss the possibilities of a shared research project, please contact Brian Anacker, Hillary King or Mac Kobza and also check the custom application procedures page.
Also, check out our Front Range Open Space Research Symposium for links to presentations from funded researchers and information about the next symposium.