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Solutions and stories in the Centennial State.

Story Where the Rubber Hits the (Gravel) Road

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Solution High Schoolers in Cortez Create Much-Needed After-School Clubs
Local Champion:
Southwest Open School
Date funded:
June 23, 2023
Grant Amount:
$16,972
 Story Solar Farms in Colorado: Fossil Fuel-Free Energy Comes With Controversies

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Solution A Shade Structure Transforms an Underutilized Playground for Families
Local Champion:
Monte Vista Schools
Date funded:
June 7, 2023
Grant Amount:
$8,718
Solution A Free Swim Program Provides Monte Vista Elementary Students With a Critical Skill
Local Champion:
Bill Metz Elementary School
Date funded:
June 6, 2023
Grant Amount:
$5,440
Solution Monte Vista’s Mini-Cheer Program Gets the Youngest Generation Involved
Local Champion:
A Monte Vista Resident
Date funded:
June 2, 2023
Grant Amount:
$9,994
Solution Young Hoopers in Monte Vista Get a New, Safe Basketball Court
Local Champion:
Monte Vista Schools
Date funded:
June 1, 2023
Grant Amount:
$977
Solution Budding Entrepreneurs in Cortez Launch a Student-Led Curriculum
Local Champion:
Fundamental Needs Inc
Date funded:
May 31, 2023
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Cortez Farmers Market Makes Healthy Food Affordable for SNAP Recipients
Local Champion:
Cortez Farmers Market
Date funded:
May 31, 2023
Grant Amount:
$2,796
Solution Cortez Locals Expand the Citizens’ Guide to Local Government
Local Champion:
Cortez locals
Date funded:
May 31, 2023
Grant Amount:
$4,872

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