[Yampa Valley Community Foundation](https://yvcf.org)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Grants up to $4,790; typically one-year awards.

Supports nonprofit organizations benefiting North Routt County, Colorado, in honor of Stephen Stranahan’s conservation and community service legacy.

--- ## Description The North Routt Community Fund, established by the family of Stephen Stranahan and administered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, provides grant support to nonprofit organizations that serve the North Routt County area of Colorado. The fund honors Stranahan’s legacy of land conservation and community impact, aiming to ensure a strong and thriving local community for generations to come. Grants are awarded for charitable purposes that have a clear public benefit and demonstrate meaningful impact in the North Routt region. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $4,790 are available. - Awards are typically for one year. - Funding is intended for impactful projects that benefit the North Routt County region. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. - Projects must benefit the geographic region of North Routt County, Colorado (defined as within Routt County boundaries, north of US-40, excluding Steamboat Springs, Milner, and Hayden). - Only grant requests for charitable purposes with a public benefit will be considered. - Programs with political or religious intentions are not eligible. - Applicants should be able to demonstrate impact, effective collaboration, and sound organizational and financial practices. - If unsure about regional eligibility, applicants are encouraged to contact YVCF staff before applying. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted via the Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s online grants portal. - Prepare a proposal that clearly defines the project’s impact, measurement process, and expected results. - Demonstrate collaboration within the community and best practices in organizational and financial management. - For questions about eligibility or the application, contact YVCF staff prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - The fund was created in memory of Stephen Stranahan, whose conservation efforts led to significant land preservation in the Elk River Valley and the formation of Colorado’s Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust. - The fund does not support projects with political or religious intentions. - Priority is given to projects that can demonstrate measurable community impact in North Routt County. --- ## External Links - [North Routt Community Fund (Program Page)](https://yvcf.org/funds/north-routt-community-fund/) - [Yampa Valley Community Foundation Grants Portal](https://yvcfgrants.communityforce.com/Funds/FundDetails.aspx?496F49596D593768464E3537506B6F754D5442315A78556339615559443035786B4648733769666159542F652F63354E617A45564E446C4B5A33505441446F4F344A796549526F2B2B684D3D) - [YVCF About Page](https://yvcf.org/about) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |-----------------|-------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------| | YVCF General | info@yvcf.org | 970-879-8632 | [Contact Staff](https://yvcf.org/yvcf-staff/) | | Greg (Eligibility) | greg@yvcf.org | | | | Camille (Eligibility) | camille@yvcf.org | | |

North Routt Community Fund

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