Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution A Creative Learning Center Expands Art and Technology Training in Cortez

Local Champion:: A Cortez local
Date funded:: October 17, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,300

Solution A Toddler Room Expands Child Care for Cortez’s Working Parents

Local Champion:: Children's Kiva Montessori School Early Childhood Program
Date funded:: September 11, 2024
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution Skeet Machines Launch New Recreation Opportunities in Libby

Local Champion:: Libby Scatterguns, Inc.
Date funded:: August 21, 2024
Grant Amount:: $9,755

Story Rural, Recreation-Related Businesses Support Each Other Through ‘Rural is Rad’ August 2024

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Solution A “Makerspace” Sparks Skill Building and Rural Entrepreneurship in Cortez

Local Champion:: Fundamental Needs Inc.
Date funded:: August 14, 2024
Grant Amount:: $9,400

Solution A Timing System Helps Libby Grow Its Races — and Local Economy

Local Champion:: Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:: July 25, 2024
Grant Amount:: $29,255

Solution Hospitality Training Strengthens Libby’s Workforce

Local Champion:: Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Date funded:: July 19, 2024
Grant Amount:: $5,100

Solution Studio Tours Connect Cortez Artists with Patrons

Local Champion:: A Cortez local
Date funded:: July 16, 2024
Grant Amount:: $7,200

Solution A Libby Campaign Connects Retirees Looking for Work with Local Businesses

Local Champion:: Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Date funded:: July 12, 2024
Grant Amount:: $1,700

Story A Lending Library Lends a Hand to Cortez Growers July 2024

Hundreds of apple trees were going unharvested in Montezuma County each year. One group of Cortez locals wanted to give growers a hand.

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