By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open burning, the use of fireworks, portable fireplaces/fire pits and campfires in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
The Older Adult Initiative (OAI) was launched by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners in response to the growing population of residents aged 60 and older. The Initiative seeks to ensure that resources are available to support older adults in living safely, independently, and with a high quality of life within Douglas County.
Four priority areas essential to achieving a high quality of life for older adults have been identified: Transportation, Housing, In-Home Services, and Access to Resources and Information.
Douglas County is seeking proposals for projects that expand services, address service gaps, or introduce innovative approaches that improve outcomes for older adults. Funding through this Notice of Funding Opportunity represents one-time funding intended to address unmet needs and increase service capacity. Organizations seeking funding for different projects must submit an application for each project. Applications will be accepted from April 8 through May 6, 2026.
Each priority area has related action items:
Transportation
Housing
Projects that assist older adults in maintaining safe, stable and accessible housing.
In-Home Services
Projects that support older adults in remaining safely and independently in their homes.
Resources and Information
Projects in this category should improve access to information, benefits, and community resources for older adults.
Application window: April 8 – May 6, 2026
Application link: Apply for the Older Adult Initiative Application. Software requires a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge web browser to apply, and cookies must be enabled.
Application requirements:
The County reserves the right to waive any technical or formal errors or omissions and to reject any, and all, proposals either in part, or in whole, if it deems it to be in the best interest of the County to do so.
No proposal shall be accepted from, and no contract will be awarded to, any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears to the County, upon debt or contract, or that is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the County, or that has failed to attain or demonstrate compliance with any law, ordinance, regulation, or contract term or condition as may be provided for or required in any County contract, or that may be deemed irresponsible or unreliable by the County.
All information submitted in response to this Solicitation may be subject to disclosure under the Open Records Act.
Organizations awarded grant funds shall:
Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. Additional information may be included in the contract.
