View a downloadable press release here.
Boulder County Wildfire Fund Launches Recovery Support Program for Marshall Fire Survivors
The program consolidates the previously established Unmet Needs, Housing Support, and Rebuild Grant programs into a single, streamlined source of support.
BOULDER, Colo., January 15, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County, in partnership with Impact Development Fund, announces a transition in Marshall Fire recovery assistance programs.
Beginning February 1, 2026, previously separate recovery programs of the Boulder County Wildfire Fund — including Unmet Needs, Housing Support and Rebuild Grant programs — will be consolidated into a single, streamlined Recovery Support Program.
The creation of the Recovery Support Program reflects a continued commitment to meeting Marshall Fire Survivors where they are in their long-term recovery process and ensures that financial assistance remains accessible, responsive, and simple to navigate four years into the community’s recovery. This program will offer support through the summer of 2027 or until funding is no longer available.
The Recovery Support Program will provide financial assistance to Marshall Fire-impacted individuals and households across Boulder, Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County who continue to face housing instability, unmet needs, or property restoration challenges as a direct result of the December 30, 2021, wildfire.
Under the unified program structure, eligible applicants may seek assistance in the following areas:
• Housing Support, including rental or mortgage assistance for displaced households
• Unmet Needs, such as essential household expenses, healthcare, transportation and basic necessities
• Property Restoration Support for smoke- and ash-affected homes
Application Process and Timeline
The Recovery Support Program application portal will open February 1, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted under the Unmet Needs Program until Saturday, January 31. Additional program information and updates will be shared on the Disaster Recovery website as the February 1 launch approaches.
All applications must be submitted through Impact Development Fund’s Disaster Recovery Website:
https://impactdf.org/disaster-recovery
Applicants will complete an online application and may be asked to provide additional documentation to support eligibility and financial need. Program assistance is subject to available funding and eligibility requirements.
To learn more about the work of the community foundation’s Boulder County Wildfire Fund, read the foundation’s Boulder County Wildfire Fund 3-Year Report here.
Marshall Fire-affected community members with questions about the Recovery Support Program, application process, or eligibility are encouraged to contact Impact Development Fund’s Disaster Recovery Team:
- Email: recovery@impactdf.org
- Phone: 970-744-4835
About Community Foundation Boulder County
Mission: Community Foundation Boulder County nurtures and activates the ideas, generosity and leadership of the community to galvanize resources and support equitable solutions for all who live or work in Boulder County.
History: Since 1991, Community Foundation Boulder County has addressed the evolving and growing needs of the Boulder County community head-on. The foundation has granted a total of $200 million thus far to help support the most pressing needs in our community.
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