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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Beautification Project Creates Welcoming Gateway to Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:
September 8, 2026
Grant Amount:
$25,009
Solution A Youth Vendor Program Helps Libby’s Budding Entrepreneurs Grow
Local Champion:
Saint Joseph Parish
Date funded:
August 10, 2026
Grant Amount:
$3,285
Solution Wash, Pack, and Cool Infrastructure Equips Cortez’s Emerging Farmers
Local Champion:
Montezuma Land Conservancy
Date funded:
August 4, 2026
Grant Amount:
$30,000
Solution A Food Pantry Produce Pilot Program Benefits Cortez Families and Local Producers
Local Champion:
Good Food Collective
Date funded:
August 4, 2026
Grant Amount:
$25,000
Solution Live Music Strengthens the Monte Vista Farmers Market
Local Champion:
A Monte Vista Local
Date funded:
July 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,198
Solution An Apsáalooke Cultural Day Celebrates Buffalo’s Original Residents and Generates Community Investment
Local Champion:
Longmire Foundation
Date funded:
July 13, 2026
Grant Amount:
$6,900
Solution A Farm Stand Teaches Cortez Students Real-World Skills
Local Champion:
Montezuma School to Farm Project
Date funded:
July 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,980
Solution A Renewable Energy Education Center Revitalizes Monte Vista’s Historic Railroad Depot
Local Champion:
Sustainable Environmental & Economic Development Park
Date funded:
June 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$29,390
Solution A Digital Sign Brings Travelers to Downtown Weiser Businesses
Local Champion:
Friends of the Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:
June 23, 2026
Grant Amount:
$28,850
Solution Adaptive Equipment Library Opens Mountain Access for Lander Families
Local Champion:
A Lander local
Date funded:
June 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$15,000

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