Cortez | LOR Foundation
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Cortez

Solutions and stories from the heart of the Four Corners region.

Solution An Observation Deck Revitalizes Cortez’s Big Al Trail
Local Champion:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Date funded:
March 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Baseball Equipment Opens Up the Sport for Cortez Youth
Local Champion:
Montezuma County Athletic Training and Sports (MCATS)
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,660
Solution An Art Contest and Brochure Bridge the Gap Between Ranchers and Recreationists in Cortez
Local Champion:
Montelores Coalition
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Home Goods Help Residents Settle into Permanent Housing in Cortez
Local Champion:
Piñon Project
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution A Community Run Series Brings Cortez Residents Together on Local Trails
Local Champion:
Squirrel Congress
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,990
Solution Information and Exposure Connect Cortez Residents to Local Grain Systems
Local Champion:
Pueblo Seed and Grain Hub
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,798
Solution A Cortez Construction Class Builds Skills by Building a Workshop
Local Champion:
Fundamental Needs Inc
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Essential Supplies and Milestone Trophies Support Recovery for Cortez Residents
Local Champion:
Silver Lining Recovery Homes
Date funded:
February 27, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution A Shed Expands Rescue Capacity for Cortez’s Feral Cats
Local Champion:
Rachel's Forgotten Felines Rescue
Date funded:
February 2, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,850
Solution An Endoscopy Scope Keeps Essential Diagnostics Local in Cortez
Local Champion:
Southwest Memorial Hospital Foundation
Date funded:
February 20, 2026
Grant Amount:
$25,466

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