Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Welding Equipment Creates Career Pathways for Libby Students and Residents

Local Champion:: Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:: April 23, 2025
Grant Amount:: $13,900

Solution Trainings Support Cortez’s Immigrant Community

Local Champion:: United Way of Southwest Colorado
Date funded:: April 23, 2025
Grant Amount:: $12,185

Solution Portable Power Improves Access to Local Libby Produce

Local Champion:: Farmers Market at Libby
Date funded:: April 18, 2025
Grant Amount:: $1,538

Solution Art Transforms Dumpsters into Questa Community Assets

Local Champion:: Questa Creative Council
Date funded:: April 14, 2025
Grant Amount:: $5,000

Solution 3D Printers and Plasma Cutters Create a Modern Manufacturing Space at Taos High School

Local Champion:: Taos High School
Date funded:: March 26, 2025
Grant Amount:: $30,000

Solution A Volunteer Timebank Creates a New Economy of Service in Taos

Local Champion:: Taos Initiative for Life Together (TILT)
Date funded:: March 26, 2025
Grant Amount:: $26,225

Solution Free Workshops Celebrate BIPOC Culture in Taos’ Historic District

Local Champion:: Taos Coalition of Color
Date funded:: March 26, 2025
Grant Amount:: $9,341

Solution A Survey Aids Farmers and Guides Local Food Production in Questa

Local Champion:: Localogy
Date funded:: March 19, 2025
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution A Community Development Expert Supports Weiser’s Growth Planning

Local Champion:: City of Weiser
Date funded:: March 19, 2025
Grant Amount:: $8,500

Solution Banners Highlight Local Events and Support Questa’s Economy

Local Champion:: Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:: March 18, 2025
Grant Amount:: $9,350

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