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County hears five discretionary grant requests from local nonprofits; decisions scheduled next week

5599685 · August 4, 2025
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Summary

Five local nonprofits requested discretionary grants totaling $25,000 in the county’s third-quarter cycle; board and grant staff will decide next Monday. Presentations highlighted park improvements, youth radio education, a Glenwood volunteer fair, a career expo and arts scholarships.

Garfield County commissioners heard presentations from five local nonprofit organizations seeking discretionary grant funding in the county’s third cycle (third quarter) during the Aug. 4 meeting. The applicants asked for a total of $25,000; the county’s discretionary grant fund balance was reported at roughly $67,000.

Applicants and requests (presented in the meeting): - Grand Valley Park Association requested $5,000 to continue capital improvements and extend nonpotable irrigation around Cottonwood Park arena; presenters described recent upgrades (LED lighting, arena footing, fence repainting) and a plan for phased irrigation to reduce truck watering…

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