Scientific, cultural groups to receive tax-supported funding

DENVER — Scientific and cultural organizations in Boulder and Broomfield counties will receive $907,614 in funding from the Denver-based Scientific and Cultural Facilities District to present programs and activities.

The district’s board of directors on Thursday approved distribution of $7.7 million to 240 organizations in seven counties that include Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

Organizations in Boulder County will receive $736,963, and organizations in Broomfield County will receive $170,651.

County commissioners or city council members review and approve the funding plans prior to submitting them to the district’s board of directors for final approval. Travis Laberge and Clint Huber are chairmen of the cultural councils in Boulder and Broomfield counties, respectively.

Denver metro area voters created the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District in 1988. Funds are generated by taking one-cent on every $10 worth of sales and use tax.

Between 1989 and 2014, the district distributed more than $856 million to 300 organizations in the seven-county district.

For a complete list of organizations and projects that will receive  funding, click here.

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