Montrose Center for the Arts  exists to enrich life through education, appreciation, and experience of the arts for
Montrose and the Western Slope Communities.  Art classes are offered for all ages and skill levels. The works of regionally acclaimed artists are shown in their gallery each month.
$1,400 was granted for their operational and programing costs that include musical and visual arts.

The Montrose County School District has implemented a secondary level program to provide a tiered system of support for students who struggle to be successful in a traditional school setting. The goal of this support system is to help at-risk students gain and strengthen the tools they need to be successful in a school environment.
MCF granted $750 to MCSDEC to help furnish a flexible learning space for students.
Montrose County School district also has an engagement center for middle schoolers.

Montrose Medical Mission, offered through Montrose Regional Health, works to reduce and sometimes cover medical and prescription bills for uninsured or those unqualified for public assistance.
$2,500 was given to the Montrose Medical Mission to assist patients in need.

Our local hospital, Montrose Regional Health is an eight time Colorado Top 100 Rural Hospital. A pilot project to reduce emergency room visits from medications not taken properly was granted $1,000. It will help fund a pilot program supplying medical dispensing machines for patients.

PEER Kindness mission is to work in partnership with schools, businesses/community leaders, families, and youth to reduce bullying and to foster a PEER (Positive, Encouraging, Empathetic, and Respectful) stance.
$1,000 was awarded to this successful community program for continue to increase bullying awareness.

River Valley Health offers discounted medical services on a sliding fee scale for qualifying patients. They have clinic locations in Olathe, Montrose and Delta CO.
$2,500 supports this social determinants health program that includes health screenings for patients whose incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level.

“More than 50 years ago, Special Olympics launched a global movement to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) remain at the heart of our movement, as Special Olympics Colorado works to continuously embrace unity and create inclusive communities where everyone belongs. We value, celebrate, and respect varying differences, neurodiversities, backgrounds, and perspectives and know that our continued efforts toward greater diversity and inclusion will enrich our organization and world.”
A grant for $1,250 brings their program to Montrose Colorado and helps with costs, including equipment, uniforms and coach recruitment.

Pinhead Institute is a Smithsonian Affiliate based in Telluride, Colorado that strives to promote science-education both locally and globally.
$2,000 was awarded for the Pinhead SITS (scholars in the schools) program for Montrose County.

$3,000 was awarded to the Shepherd’s Hand Montrose operating program.  Shepherd’s Hand serves hot meals and provides food boxes for the homeless. They also provide showers, lockers and laundry facilities, as well as counseling.

True North Youth Program provides positive youth development programs, including academic tutoring and support, college and career readiness, transitioning from junior high to high school, community service learning, catering apprenticeships, and outdoor programs for teens.
$1,000 was awarded to this organization for operating and to grow existing programs for Montrose and the West End.

Uncompahgre Nordic Association is a  nonprofit formed by Montrose Locals volunteering their time to maintain the Divide Road Nordic Trails in cooperation with the US Forest Service Ouray Ranger District for non-motorized over snow recreation.  Located at the intersection of Davewood and Divide Rds on the Uncompahgre Plateau these trails are roughly 23 miles SW of Montrose, CO. 
An important part of our local outdoor recreation, $500 was granted to help maintain these trails.

Since 1986, UVLA has given under-served and low-income residents of Montrose, Delta, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale, and San Miguel counties the resources to resolve legal issues and remove themselves and their children from unsafe situations.
UVLA received $2,000 to provide services for low income residents of Montrose.

Since 1999 the Valley Youth Orchestra provided a youth orchestra for Colorado’s Western Slope communities. Their mission is to “inspire young string musicians in a nurturing environment with a focus on peer mentoring and musical excellence.”
$2,500 was granted to VYO for program costs such as music purchase, instrument repair and supplies, and needs based scholarships for participation.

The Mission of Weehawken Creative Arts is to provide high-quality arts education, personal growth programs and cultural events while playing a leadership role in the arts within our communities year round. $1,000 went to provide needs based scholarships for Montrose youth enrolled in the aerial and circus program.

The mission of the West End Family Link Center, located in Nucla CO is to “empower the people of the west end of Montrose and San Miguel counties by providing no cost supportive services. These services include: referrals; education towards self-management; evidence-based programs
(parenting and nutrition classes); emergency assistance services, such as heating assistance and food bank; and other resources when available.”

A grant for $3,000 will be used for their Basic Needs programs which include: food pantry; Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC); SNAP enrollment; assisting clients to fill out various types of applications; help with Colorado Workforce; and emergency assistance – providing fuel to drive to appointments and job interviews, prescription costs. referrals, and energy assistance that falls outside the parameters of EOC. They also deliver to individuals and families that cannot make it to the facility. For the people in Paradox, which is approximately 65 miles round trip from Nucla and has a population of 85% elderly, they have set up a food pantry so that they have easier access.