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Cortez

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

Solution Civic Projects Connect Southwest Open School Students to the Cortez Community
Local Champion:
Southwest Open School
Date funded:
January 23, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,680
Solution A Chainsaw Crew Builds Skills for Cortez Young Adults and Protects Local Forests
Local Champion:
Southwest Conservation Corps
Date funded:
January 22, 2026
Grant Amount:
$18,000
Solution Kitchen Upgrades Help Grace’s Kitchen Serve More Cortez Families
Local Champion:
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Date funded:
January 16, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution An Awareness Campaign Helps More Cortez Families Access Free Preschool
Local Champion:
Children's Kiva Montessori School Early Childhood Program
Date funded:
January 12, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,000
Solution An Extra Hand Improves Engagement and Sustainability for Cortez’s Montezuma Heritage Museum
Local Champion:
Montezuma County Historical Society
Date funded:
January 7, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,720
Solution Water Fountains Provide Essential Hydration at Cortez’s Newest Performance Venue
Local Champion:
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center
Date funded:
December 15, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,000
Solution Workshops and Youth Outreach Train Cortez Residents in Water Conservation
Local Champion:
High Desert Conservation District
Date funded:
December 15, 2025
Grant Amount:
$25,000
Solution River Camp Teaches Cortez Teens About Local Watersheds
Local Champion:
Dolores River Boating Advocates
Date funded:
December 5, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,000
Solution Sidewalks and Parking Improve Access to Hospice Services in Cortez
Local Champion:
Hospice of Montezuma
Date funded:
November 24, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,952
Solution An HVAC System Opens Up a Space for Cortez Veterans
Local Champion:
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75
Date funded:
November 24, 2025
Grant Amount:
$19,700

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