Grand County Community Priorities Fund
Forecasted
Grand County Community Priorities Fund supports the local workforce through childcare and housing projects, alongside visitor-focused programs, to address community needs and enhance the visitor experience.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline has been extended from October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM to October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM (MST).
Funder: Grand Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Spring deadline) | October 2027 (Fall deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $500,000 in estimated 2025 revenue; at least 20% retained for future years
Summary: Supports childcare and housing for Grand County’s local workforce, along with projects that enhance the visitor experience.
Key Information: Childcare receives highest priority, followed by housing, then visitor experience improvements.
Description
The Grand County Community Priorities Fund is a fund of the Grand Foundation that directs a portion of lodging tax revenue toward local community needs. It supports childcare and housing for the local workforce, as well as programs that facilitate or enhance the visitor experience. Visitor-focused projects may include transportation, park maintenance, and environmental safety.
The fund was established following Grand County voters’ approval of the 1A ballot measure in November 2024, enabled by Colorado HB 22-1117. The Grand County Board of County Commissioners and the Grand Foundation approved its creation as a Field of Interest Fund in January 2025. Its purpose is to address community needs alongside the county’s continued support for tourism advertising and marketing.
