Impact: Local Community Funds
Since 1996, with the help of hundreds of generous donors, our Community Foundation has invested nearly $35 million in grants and scholarships to improve our communities. The chart on the right shows what types of programs the grants went to support last year. Click here to see 2021 grants supporting western slope nonprofits.
Since 2002, our Community Foundation has partnered with local steering committees within our seven-county region to create Local Community Funds (LCFs). These funds support nonprofits and programs in their areas. This “give where you live” philosophy has resonated for the community members there who value their homes and want to preserve and grow everything that makes their region the place they love to live. Check out the posts below to learn a little more about each of our LCFs (and a couple other community-focused funds).
Organizations seeking grant funding should check out our grantmaking page; there, you’ll learn more about opportunities which may suit your organizations needs. Alternatively, you can always fill out a request for funding to ensure that we have your organizations information on file in case a donor’s interests match your needs.
Impact by County
Click on the tabs below to see our work in the counties that we serve. In some counties WCCF has one or several Local Community Funds that we help to grow and manage. In other counties we work with the established Community Foundation to collaborate and build on resources to support community needs. Please see our grantmaking page for opportunities to apply for grants through the different local community funds that we partner with.
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Delta County
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 Launched in 2018, WECF is comprised of local donors and leaders who raise funds and direct grants annually to address community needs in Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford. |
 Launched in 2020, WECF is comprised of local donors and leaders who raise funds and direct grants annually to address community needs in Austin, Cedaredge, Cory, Eckert, and Orchard City. |
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In 2021, the Surface Creek Community Fund granted $17,250 to 9 nonprofit organizations.
In 2021, the West Elk Community Fund granted $21,700 to 11 nonprofit organizations.
For more information, get in touch with Kristin Lynch through our contact form, or call our office at (970) 243-3767.
Eagle County
Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF) was founded in the summer of 2015 after recognizing the need for a convening resource for the region. EVCF supports the most vulnerable families under their umbrella.
Grants Totaling $46,939 Made to:
Eagle River Watershed Council
Eagle Valley Communitty Foundation
Eagle Valley Land Trust
FocusedKids
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church
Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church
The Art Campus at Willits
The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation
VOICES
Wilderness Workshop
Garfield County
 Established for the support of communities from South Canyon to De Beque Canyon. |
 Established in 2018, the Two Rivers Unrestricted Endowment Fund (T.R.U.E.) benefits the people in communities from Carbondale to New Castle. |
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 Established in 2002 by local community leaders, the Mt. Callahan Community Fund benefits the people in communities from Parachute to Battlement Mesa. |
In 2021, the Mt. Callahan Community Fund made grants totaling $5,000 to 4 nonprofit organizations.
In 2021, the TRUE Grants Fund granted $16,000 to 11 nonprofit organizations.
For more information, get in touch with Kristin Lynch through our contact form, or call our office at (970) 243-3767.
Mesa County
 Mesa County Small Grants Committee meets annually to review applications and distribute grant funding. |
 Established in 2019 to provide support for housing-related needs. |
 Addressing substance abuse prevention and treatment in Mesa County since 1985. |
For more information, get in touch with Kristin Lynch through our contact form, or call our office at (970) 243-3767.
Montrose County
In 2021, our community foundation made grants totaling $205,971 to 23 organizations.
Grants Totaling $205,971 Made to:
All Points Transit
Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club
CASA of the 7th Judicial District
Center for Mental Health
Colorado Airlift Outreach
Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans
Haven House of Montrose
Hispanic Affairs Project
HopeWest – Montrose
Horsefly Volunteer Fire Protection
Libraries of Montrose County Foundation
Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District
Montrose Botanical Society
Montrose County School District RE-1J
Montrose Lions Foundation
Montrose Memorial Hospital
Northside Elementary School
Sharing Ministries, Inc.
Shepherd’s Hand Inc.
The Dolphin House (7th Judicial Districy Child Advocacy Center)
The PIC Place (Partners in Integrated Care)
Valley Food Partnership
Valley Symphony Association
Ouray County
 The OCCF was pleased to present a grant to Ridgway Spirit Fest. |
 Partnering with WCCF for the benefit of Ouray and San Juan Counties.
 Established for the benefit of Ouray County. |
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In 2021, the Ouray County Community Fund made grants totaling $50,600 to 23 nonprofit organizations.
Click the video icon to view a showcase of 2020’s grantees. 
For more information, get in touch with Kristin Lynch through our contact form, or call our office at (970) 243-3767.
Rio Blanco County
In 2021, our community foundation made grants totaling $24,504 to 3 organizations. 
Grants Totaling $48,500 Made to:
Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
Meeker Hospital Foundation
Memorial Hospital Foundation
San Juan County
 Established in 2018 for the benefit of communities in San Juan County. |
 Click the thumbnail above to see a student film, supported by WCCF grant funding. |
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For more information, get in touch with Kristin Lynch through our contact form, or call our office at (970) 243-3767.
In 2021, the San Juan County Community Fund made grants totaling $12,000 to 4 nonprofit organizations.