City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Funded Research Program: Funded Projects

Note: The City of Boulder Open Data Catalog will be migrating to a new platform in fall 2020. A link to the new dataset location is included here under 'Data and Resources'. Please bookmark https://open-data.bouldercolorado.gov/ as the future site of Boulder Open Data.

The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department funds scientific inquiry on OSMP lands on an annual cycle as part of its "Funded Research Program." This program started in 1995. The data file on the open data catalog has grant history going back to 2016. Earlier records are available, but are not collated and ready for release at this time; these records are, however, available upon request.

The Funded Research Program has four goals: 1. Provide a mechanism for training scientists and land managers. 2. Address short-term and long-term management needs. 3. Solidify relationships with the research community. 4. View Open Space as an integral part of the Front Range.

Each year, staff reviews incoming proposals for merit (proposal organization, management merit, intellectual merit, methods, personnel qualifications, schedule and resources) and decides which to fund. For more information, please see: https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/funded-research-program