communities
Colorado
Solutions and stories in the Centennial State.
- Local Champion:
- Hospice of Montezuma
- Date funded:
- March 26, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $21,095

Story
Monte Vista’s Conour Animal Shelter Expands Its Impact with New Renovations
Monte Vista and Rio Grande County had more stray dogs than the Conour Animal Shelter could house. Enter local volunteers.

Story
A Community Coloring Book Celebrates Cortez’s Heritage
Despite a storied past, many residents lack a connection to Cortez's history and heritage. A community effort—and creative solution—has reconnected locals.
- Local Champion:
- SLV Area Colorado State University Extension
- Date funded:
- March 20, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $5,000
- Local Champion:
- City of Monte Vista
- Date funded:
- March 20, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,800
- Local Champion:
- Out and About
- Date funded:
- March 19, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,750
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
- Date funded:
- March 19, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $16,670
- Local Champion:
- Monte Vista Community Ambulance Service
- Date funded:
- March 18, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $26,222
- Local Champion:
- Homelake Historic Preservation and Restoration Foundation
- Date funded:
- March 17, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $1,127
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma County
- Date funded:
- March 17, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $5,000
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If you have an idea for improving quality of life in Cortez or Monte Vista, Colorado; Lander, Wyoming; Libby, Montana; Questa or Taos, New Mexico; or Weiser, Idaho, use this form to start a conversation with us.