Ouray County Community Fund Grant

Ouray County Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The Ouray County Community Fund (OCCF) supports local nonprofits and community projects in Ouray County through a competitive grant process. Established in partnership with the Western Colorado Community Foundation in 2016, the OCCF has distributed over $346,938 in grants to enhance community well-being. Community leaders review applications annually, ensuring that donations directly benefit the residents of Ouray County, fostering a spirit of collaboration and improvement for future generations.

Overview

The Ouray County Community Fund (OCCF) is a charitable investment account to benefit the people of Ouray County. Donations are used to support local nonprofit organizations and community improvement projects through a competitive grants application process.Ouray County community leaders partnered with the Western Colorado Community Foundation in 2016 to establish a permanent charitable endowment that distributes annual grants into the community for generations to come. Community-minded donors who share a connection to the place they live and a commitment to making their community better can make contributions of any size. A local steering committee made up of community leaders reviews applications and awards grants once a year. Citizens state bank is a proud funding partner of OCCF. Since its establishment in 2016, the Ouray County Community Fund has distributed $ 346,938 in grants to nonprofits in Ouray County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Ouray County nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funding to the Ouray County Community Fund.