Mark your calendar: the full application deadline has been officially set for May 26, 2026, pushing back the previously anticipated April date. When preparing your proposal, note that you must now explicitly demonstrate how your project will reduce carbon emissions. Be sure to review the newly published list of required application materials and the 2026 scoring rubric to guide your submission.
Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 26, 2026 (Full application deadline; submissions due by 11:59 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; total annual awards depend on available funds (previous cycle: $50,000 awarded across four projects).
Summary: Supports local projects advancing climate action and resilience in Routt County, Colorado, in alignment with the Routt County Climate Action Plan.
Key Information: Projects must be located in Routt County and align with one or more sectors of the Climate Action Plan.