You can submit an idea at any time. Our trustees typically vote at the end of each month and use the following criteria when deciding who wins.
- Does it make Cortez an amazing place to call home?
- Does the money produce something tangible that can be seen?
- Are you pushing yourself to explore something new?
- Does your project engage the broader community?
Only projects that are based in Cortez, Colorado will be considered. Additionally, there are a few uses of the funds that we will NOT consider:
- As seed funding for a for-profit start-up
- To buy supplies that will solely benefit the project leader
- To rent the ZU Gallery space (we can find other ways to partner, reach out!)