Creative Community Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Creative Community Fund
Overview: The Creative Community Fund was established in 2023 in honor of Maryo Gard Ewell's retirement and dedication to enriching communities through the arts. The fund awards grants annually to organizations and community groups for projects, programs, and events that creatively connect and enrich the Gunnison Valley community.
Geographic Scope: Gunnison Valley, Colorado
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 in total grants per year
Focus Areas:
Projects, programs, and events that address at least three of the following criteria:
Eligibility: Organizations and community groups operating in the Gunnison Valley
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals are evaluated by CFGV staff with special attention to ideas that are:
Contact Information:
Background: The fund honors Maryo Gard Ewell's decades-long commitment to enriching communities through the arts. Community members made gifts to establish the fund in her honor.
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Access the Application: Find the application on CFGV's Grants page at cfgv.org/grants
2. Complete the Proposal: Address at least three of the following questions in your proposal:
- How does the project strengthen existing ties or build new connections among people or groups?
- How does the project create beauty and/or joy?
- How does the project include the arts?
- How does the project address a community issue or reality in a creative way?
3. Submit Application: Submit through the GRANTS page on cfgv.org
4. Review Process: Proposals are evaluated by CFGV staff with special attention paid to ideas that are compelling, imaginative, and aligned with the spirit of the fund.
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