Community Enrichment Grants
Next Application Cycle
The next Community Enrichment Grant (CEG) application cycle is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2026. Applications will be submitted through the Euna Solutions (formerly eCivis) grant platform, specifically through the Solicitation page of the system. Access Adams County’s Solicitation Page by clicking here.
- A specific “go live” date has not yet been set. This page will be updated as soon as the timeline is confirmed.
- When the application opens, an “Apply” button will appear on the Solicitation page. This button will take you to the Euna Solutions Portal, where you will create an account (or log in) to access, complete, and submit your application.
- Save time later by creating your Portal account now at Euna Grants Portal
- Please check back regularly for updates, or visit the SPARC Office webpage for the latest information on Adams County grants.
Community Enrichment Grants (CEG)
This Adams County grant provides financial support to nonprofit and publicly supported organizations to operate programs and services that improve the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of underserved, marginalized, or vulnerable people living in Adams County. The grant must be used to “directly serve” Adams County residents, and funding requests shall be based on the actual cost to serve these residents.
This is a competitive grant. Organizations must submit a complete application with all associated documents to be considered for funding. Grant applications are evaluated by the grant advisory committee, and this committee makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on grant awards.
The Community Enrichment Grant program now operates within a new three-tier funding model introduced in 2025. This framework is different from prior years and was designed to provide more flexibility while prioritizing support for both essential direct services and broader community initiatives. Applicants must identify the Tier they are applying to during the application process. Each tier reflects the scale, purpose, and focus of the proposed project:
Tier 1 – Community Stabilization & Basic Needs
Allocation: $500,000 | Award Range: $25,000 – $100,000
Supports programs that stabilize families and individuals through direct services such as housing, food security, transportation, healthcare, and emergency assistance.
Tier 2 – Regional & Systemic Impact Projects
Allocation: $200,000 | Award Range: $100,000 – $200,000
Invests in regional initiatives or collaborations that address systemic issues like homelessness, workforce development, or behavioral health. Projects must demonstrate multi-agency partnerships and measurable community-level impact.
Tier 3 – Innovation & Emerging Needs
Allocation: $100,000 | Award Range: $10,000 – $50,000
Provides seed funding for new, emerging, or pilot programs that address unmet or rising community needs. This tier encourages equity-focused or culturally specific programs and helps smaller nonprofits access funding.
Please review the Tier Determination Tool to help decide which tier best aligns with your project.
Application
Adams County will accept one application per organization. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline with the required attachments will be considered for funding.
Once the application window is open, applicants may apply through the following link: Adams County Open Solicitations
To request additional information or clarification, please contact the SPARC Grants Team at grants@adamscountyco.org.
2026 Schedule
- Application Submittal – The grant application portal will open in the first quarter of 2026.
- Committee Review – Applications will be reviewed by the Community Enrichment Grant Advisory Committee in the second quarter of 2026.
- Board of County Commissioners Review – Recommended grant awards will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in the second quarter of 2026.
- Award Notifications – Organizations will be notified of their award status in early third quarter of 2026.
- Grant Award Presentation – Awards will be presented to recipients during a public hearing in early third quarter of 2026.
Report
Organizations awarded a Community Enrichment Grant in 2025 are required to complete and submit a final grant report by January 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Reports must be submitted through the Euna Solutions grant portal.
Please note: Failure to submit a completed report by the deadline will make the organization ineligible to apply for 2026 CEG funding opportunities. Timely reporting is necessary to demonstrate accountability and maintain eligibility for future awards.
The SPARC Grants team will provide detailed instructions on how to complete the report in November 2025 to all awardees.