Funding Amount

$500 - $3,000

Deadline

September 15, 2026

160 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

West Elk Community Fund

Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: West Elk area - Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford and surrounding communities (North Fork Valley, eastern Delta County)

Focus Areas: Unrestricted - all nonprofit areas serving West Elk communities

Overview:
A local community fund established by West Elk area community leaders to build resources and support local nonprofits through annual grant distribution. Launched in 2018.

Funding Available: $20,000 total (as of 2018)

Contact Information:

  • Western Colorado Community Foundation

  • PO Box 4334, Grand Junction, CO 81502

  • Phone: 970-243-3767

  • Website: wc-cf.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application Portal:
    - Visit wc-cf.org/nonprofits/grantmaking
    - Click "West Elk Community Fund" tab

    2. Eligibility:
    - All nonprofits serving Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford and surrounding communities

    3. Submission:
    - Submit through WCCF website
    - Deadline: September 15, 5pm MST

    4. Review Timeline:
    - Local West Elk Community Fund steering committee reviews applications
    - Awards determined by mid-November

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    unrestricted-nonprofitsnonprofits

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