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Cortez
Solutions and stories from the heart of the Four Corners region.
Solution
A New Cistern Provides Battle Rock Students Safe Drinking Water
- Local Champion:
- Battle Rock Charter School
- Date funded:
- March 1, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $29,995
Solution
New Weight Room Equipment Keeps Cortez High School Students and Staff Healthy and Strong
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
- Date funded:
- February 21, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $22,900
Solution
A Training Tool for Teens Helps Cortez Youth Advocate for What They Want
- Local Champion:
- School Community Youth Collaborative
- Date funded:
- February 15, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $7,300
Solution
Local Volunteers Create a Yearlong Well-Being Program to Aid With Health Worker Retention
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Locals
- Date funded:
- February 1, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $20,000
Solution
Cortez Teachers Are Trained to Support Students With Special Needs
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
- Date funded:
- January 31, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $6,500
Solution
Cortez Demystifies Local Government With a Citizens’ Guide
- Local Champion:
- Cortez locals
- Date funded:
- January 30, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $6,465
Solution
A Cortez Solar Array Provides an Educational Opportunity for Students—and Farmers and Ranchers
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma Land Conservancy
- Date funded:
- January 27, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $9,373
Solution
Cortez Launches a Special Olympics Program to Connect Adults with Special Needs
- Local Champion:
- A local resident
- Date funded:
- January 19, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $4,980
Solution
Cortez Performers Build Connections at a Professional Conference
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Cultural Center
- Date funded:
- January 9, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $2,000
Solution
An Accessible Playground Helps Cortez Students Climb Higher
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
- Date funded:
- December 14, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $25,000