The San Juan Community Fund (SCCF) is a charitable investment account to benefit the people of San Juan County. Community-minded donors can make contributions of any size. Funds are used to support local nonprofit organizations and community improvement projects through a competitive grants application process.

A local steering committee made up of community leaders reviews grant applications and makes decisions once a year. Funds are distributed by November, and can be used for projects the following year.

Our donors share a connection to the place they live and a commitment to make their community better. The San Juan community does not have a community-wide funding vehicle like a United Way. The Western Colorado Community Foundation has partnered with SJCCF to create such a vehicle. It is also a permanent charitable endowment that distributes its earnings each year into the community and will continue for generations to come.

Since its establishment in 2018, the San Juan County Community Fund has awarded more than $90,000. in grants to nonprofits.

2026 Awards

The San Juan County Community Fund (SJCCF)  awarded $11,500 in grants to six nonprofits serving San Juan County. The fund supports local programs and organizations thanks to generous contributions from Citizens State Bank, the Western Colorado Community Foundation’s Dave and Mary Wood Fund, and caring community donors.

A steering committee of San Juan County residents reviewed applications and selected organizations supporting a range of community needs and opportunities, including education, emergency services, arts and culture, environmental research, and community development.

2026 San Juan County Community Fund grant recipients include:

• Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies
• San Juan Development Association
• Silverton San Juan County Ambulance Association
• Silverton Creative District
• San Juan County Historical Society
• Silverton Public School

Citizen’s State Bank is a proud supporter of the San Juan County Community Fund