Grantees

Support for the CU Bueno Center’s College Assistance Migrant Program in Fort Lupton, which aids migrant and seasonal farm workers by offering financial, academic and social support through a cohort-based scholarship program. By having highly trained staff provide supportive services specifically tailored to this population, the program aims to build on its 20-year history of success to improve the social determinants of health for migrant and seasonal farm workers while honoring their cultural and historical identities. (Community Partnerships Culmination Phase grant)

Support for the Envision San Luis Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, which will engage, empower and encourage community members of all ages to find ways to increase their income and financial stability. This program will include business development opportunities through educational training and workshops; aid for participants to start their own micro-business; internships; and hands-on support after the program is completed. (Community Partnerships Culmination Phase grant)

Support for the offset of administrative costs related to The Colorado Trust’s program-related investment in Sistahbiz.

Support for the offset of administrative costs related to The Colorado Trust’s program-related investment in the Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth.

General operating support.

Support for the Rural Homes: For Sale, For Locals pilot project, which aims to build new workforce housing in rural Colorado. By integrating donated land, manufactured construction and low-cost construction finance, the project hopes to restructure the way rural homes can be financed affordably for the region’s essential workforce, including teachers, medical professionals, immigrants and federal employees that earn between 60% and 120% of area median income.

Support for the Colorado Resident-Owned Communities Capital Acquisition Pool.

Support for the Colorado Resident-Owned Communities Capital Acquisition Pool.

Support for the organization’s annual convening in Denver in 2022.

Support for the Marshall and Middle Fork fires relief fund.