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‘Brain Gain’ in Rural America and Who Is Behind It

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Solution A New Website Connects Cortez to Recovery Resources
Local Champion:
Indigenous Wellbriety Program
Date funded:
March 8, 2024
Grant Amount:
$5,885
Solution A Playground Upgrade Creates a Safe Space for Cortez Students
Local Champion:
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Date funded:
March 7, 2024
Grant Amount:
$9,994
Solution A Nonprofit Gym Makes Climbing Accessible for Cortez Youth
Local Champion:
Four Corners Community Climbing Gym
Date funded:
March 5, 2024
Grant Amount:
$3,300
Solution A Local Spay and Neuter Clinic Fills in Cortez’s Veterinary Gaps
Local Champion:
Denkai Animal Sanctuary
Date funded:
March 4, 2024
Grant Amount:
$29,995
Solution A Big Buddy Little Buddy Program Helps Students and Teachers in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
Monte Vista School District No. C-8
Date funded:
March 4, 2024
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution An Outdoor Space Creates New Opportunities for Cortez Mothers
Local Champion:
Church of the Nazarene
Date funded:
March 1, 2024
Grant Amount:
$7,394
Solution Outdoor Events Help Monte Vista Veterans Build Community
Local Champion:
National Veterans Hiring Association
Date funded:
February 27, 2024
Grant Amount:
$6,000
Solution Jujitsu Classes Give Cortez Police Additional De-Escalation Training
Local Champion:
City of Cortez
Date funded:
February 21, 2024
Grant Amount:
$9,900
Solution Monte Vista 4-H Leaves “Junk-Drawer” Robotics Behind with LEGO Kits
Local Champion:
Colorado State University Foundation
Date funded:
February 20, 2024
Grant Amount:
$10,000

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