2021 completed projects
The Cycle Effect- $15,000The Cycle Effect (TCE) is an organization based in Eagle, Summit, and Mesa County. It's mission is to empower young women through mountain biking to create brighter futures and build stronger communities. In 2021, we partnered with TCE to create a six week, pilot program in Routt County. Twenty six athletes participated in the program. Of those athletes, 92% identified as Hispanic/other ethnicity and 96% were below the self-sufficiency level for Routt County.
The success of the pilot program determined that there is a strong need for their programming in Routt County. Thus, TCE has fully expanded it's programming into Routt County for 2022. We will continue to support TCE through 2022 with an additional $10,000 grant. |
Youth Philanthropy - $7,000In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Colorado (BGCNWC), we have initiated a youth philanthropy program to encourage Steamboat Springs youth to give back using their time, treasures, and talents. BGCNWC students engage in weekly lessons about philanthropy and select organizations to volunteer their time and talents. After volunteering, Moniker Foundation awards the selected nonprofits with a grant.
In 2021, BGCNWC students selected Lift Up Routt County, Warhorse Ranch, and Routt County Search and Rescue. The program has been very successful, and we plan to continue it through 2022. |
Student Relief Fund- $5,000In partnership with our High Country Scholarship Program, we created a Student Relief Fund to help students with financial support. This originated from efforts to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on feedback and student needs, we have now opened the fund to support students with various emergency relief needs. This includes sudden changes in employment, medical-related needs, situational family needs, and more.
The Student Relief Fund is available for CMC Breckenridge students enrolled in the Mountain Scholars program. In 2021, we supported 14 students. We plan to continue the fund through 2022. |
project pipeline
CSU EXTENSION- ROUTT COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDEN
We have partnered with CSU Routt County Extension to help fund a new community garden in Steamboat Springs. This community garden will have 36 garden plots available for the community. Three of those plots will be allocated for nonprofit use and managed by us.
DARING DUO- YOUTH PHILANTHROPY
We are exploring ideas to expand our youth philanthropy programming. Youth will learn the aspects of Treasures, Time, and Talents using our book series The Daring Duo. We plan to work with local organizations and businesses to expand the program.
We have partnered with CSU Routt County Extension to help fund a new community garden in Steamboat Springs. This community garden will have 36 garden plots available for the community. Three of those plots will be allocated for nonprofit use and managed by us.
DARING DUO- YOUTH PHILANTHROPY
We are exploring ideas to expand our youth philanthropy programming. Youth will learn the aspects of Treasures, Time, and Talents using our book series The Daring Duo. We plan to work with local organizations and businesses to expand the program.