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Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

Solution Roofs Restore Safe, Affordable Recreation at Buffalo’s Municipal Pool
Local Champion:
City of Buffalo
Date funded:
November 4, 2026
Grant Amount:
$23,127
Solution A Local Theater Production Brings Mental Health Conversations to Buffalo Youth and Families
Local Champion:
Creek Side Performing Arts
Date funded:
November 4, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Story
Lessons from Monte Vista: Rural Governments Can Be a Hub for Community-Led Solutions

When residents bring ideas to the table, local governments can help community projects become reality. We spoke to two city leaders in Monte Vista, Colorado, to understand how they build relationships with residents and funders—and create lasting solutions in the process.

Solution A Free Community Magazine Connects Cortez Residents Through Creative Expression
Local Champion:
Squirrel Congress
Date funded:
October 15, 2026
Grant Amount:
$19,065
Solution A Modern Meeting Room Sparks Collaboration for Cortez Residents
Local Champion:
Friends of the Cortez Library
Date funded:
October 14, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,539
Solution A Free Indoor Play Space Connects Cortez Families
Local Champion:
A Cortez local
Date funded:
October 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,293
Solution Halloween Costumes Build Community Connections in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
City of Monte Vista
Date funded:
October 8, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,500
Solution An Independent Film Series Exposes Buffalo Residents to New Stories
Local Champion:
Uptown Films
Date funded:
October 6, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,964
Solution Exterior Repairs and ADA Restroom Upgrades Preserve a Weiser Cornerstone
Local Champion:
Weiser Little Theater
Date funded:
September 29, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Community Information Boards and Engagement Expertise Boost Weiser Community Events
Local Champion:
Friends of the Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:
September 28, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,450