Garfield County awards six grants for the third quarter cycle

Garfield County commissioners awarded $22,500 to six
nonprofits in the third quarter grant cycle Monday. The grant fund has $38,500
for the final round of grants later this year.

Three organizations received $5,000, the maximum amount
allowed:

  • Western Slope Veterans Coalition for ongoing
    services
  • Mt. Sopris Historical Society to improve the
    Thompson House and Museum in Carbondale
  • Colorado Mission of Mercy for an October dental
    clinic in Glenwood Springs

Three groups received $2,500 in grants:

  • National Finals Sheepdog Trials for the September
    event at the Strang Ranch
  • Aspen Community Foundation for the GlenX Career
    Expo in Rifle
  • Roaring Fork Music Society for continued
    programs

via:: Post Independent