Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, San Miguel & Ouray Counties
Total Regional Population is 99,500 Council Funding Focus: Early Childhood Development
2017 Competitive Grants: $88,055
2017 Regional Grants: $390,000
2017 Other Grants: $10,928
| Health | $37,555 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $15,000 |
| Education | $400,834 |
| Civic and Community | $16,428 |
| Human Services | $19,166 |
| TOTAL | $488,983 |
William Ward
Hap Channell
The Honorable Don Coram
Linda Gann
Betsy Marston
Gail Schwartz
Dee Williams
Mike Buth
Matt Nunez 
Kyle Boyle Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington & Yuma Counties
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2017 Competitive Grants: $30,555
2017 Regional Grants: $60,000
2017 Other Grants: $34,000
| Health | $10,555 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $2,500 |
| Education | $40,000 |
| Civic and Community | $57,500 |
| Human Services | $14,000 |
| TOTAL | $124,555 |
Matt Carpenter 
Tim Travis
Jon Becker
Justin Coughlin
Jean Johnson
Karen Loyd
Anna Scott
Morgan Harrison 
Andrew Parker Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Boulder, Larimer, & Weld Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $81,000
2017 Regional Grants: $75,000
2017 Other Grants: $72,849
| Health | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $0 |
| Education | $48,500 |
| Civic and Community | $81,849 |
| Human Services | $93,500 |
| TOTAL | $228,849 |
Judy Bell
Nechie Hall
Steve Bosley
Cecil Gutierrez
Kathay Rennels
Nancy Richardson
Bob Tointon
Jeannine Truswell
Dave Young
Devanie Helman 
Kincaid Hoffman 
Doug Palmer Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert & Jefferson Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $768,055
2017 Regional Grants: $350,000
2017 Other Grants: $140,325
| Health | $296,122 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $102,763 |
| Education | $389,212 |
| Civic and Community | $340,783 |
| Human Services | $129,500 |
| TOTAL | $1,258,380 |
William Ward
Bob Manning
Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr. (Ret.)
Ashley Buderus
Toti Cadavid
David Card
Craig Harrison
Rebecca Holmes
Emily Robinson
Walker Stapleton
Debbie Ward
Devanie Helman
Emily Padgett 
Andrew Schwartz Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
El Paso & Teller Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $5,305,450
2017 Regional Grants: $60,000
2017 Other Grants: $1,683,315
| Health | $1,135,514 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $1,080,074 |
| Education | $2,064,743 |
| Civic and Community | $1,953,544 |
| Human Services | $814,891 |
| TOTAL | $7,048,765 |
Judy Bell
Lt. General Michael Gould, USAF (Ret.)
Lance F. Bolton, Ph.D.
Jordan Bridwell
Bill Cadman
Colonel Gail ColvinDirector of Staff, United States Air Force Academy
Jeff Crank President, Aegis Strategic LLC
J. Jerry Dickman
Dave Ogrean
Norm Steen
Elaine Martinez
Matt Nunez 
Janni Conrad Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
San Luis Valley Region Read More
Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande & Saguache Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $13,055
2017 Regional Grants: $75,000
2017 Other Grants: $61,500
| Health | $0 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $2,500 |
| Education | $5,000 |
| Civic and Community | $88,055 |
| Human Services | $54,000 |
| TOTAL | $149,555 |
William J. Hybl
Andrea Aragon
Keith Cerny
Lori Dooley
Tom Gilmore
Kathy Rogers
Karla Shriver
Larry Zaragoza
Peter Maiurro
Antonio Huerta 
Elizabeth Hoffner Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers & Pueblo Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $298,055
2017 Regional Grants: $55,000
2017 Other Grants: $72,528
| Health | $163,055 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $13,500 |
| Education | $15,687 |
| Civic and Community | $101,641 |
| Human Services | $131,700 |
| TOTAL | $425,583 |
William J. Hybl
Melanie Bravo
Gina Cimino
Kim MacDonnell
The Honorable Dennis Maes
Rachel Patrick
Rod Slyhoff
Peter Maiurro
Haley Ballenger 
MacKenzie Mantsch Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Routt & Rio Blanco Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $92,055
2017 Regional Grants: $35,000
2017 Other Grants: $15,500
| Health | $28,055 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $15,000 |
| Education | $12,500 |
| Civic and Community | $25,000 |
| Human Services | $62,000 |
| TOTAL | $142,555 |
Dave Palenchar
Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser
The Honorable Tilman M. Bishop
Tim Foster
Tom Kenning
The Honorable Bob Rankin
Gregg Rippy
Cathy Robbins
Corey Baron 
Jack Gurr Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Central Peaks Region Read More
Chaffee, Custer, Fremont & Park Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $66,555
2017 Regional Grants: $161,000
2017 Other Grants: $14,500
| Health | $23,055 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $3,500 |
| Education | $14,500 |
| Civic and Community | $176,000 |
| Human Services | $25,000 |
| TOTAL | $242,055 |
Kyle H. Hybl
General Gene Renuart, USAF (Ret.)
Charlie Forster
Kevin Grantham
Jim Little
Judy Lohnes
Herbert C. (Lee) Phillips
Sheri Trahern
Lisa Carlson
Devon Seymour
Erin Kerr Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, Pitkin & Summit Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $65,555
2017 Regional Grants: $185,000
2017 Other Grants: $25,000
| Health | $18,555 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $26,000 |
| Education | $92,500 |
| Civic and Community | $103,500 |
| Human Services | $35,000 |
| TOTAL | $275,555 |
Dave Palenchar
Mike Bordogna
Kristi Ferraro
The Honorable Millie Hamner
Christine Scanlan
Tamara Tormohlen
Kaitlin Johnson
Haley Ballenger
Andrew Schwartz Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, & San Juan Counties
2017 Competitive Grants: $63,055
2017 Regional Grants: $207,500
2017 Other Grants: $47,000
| Health | $60,500 |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | $49,500 |
| Education | $112,500 |
| Civic and Community | $23,055 |
| Human Services | $72,000 |
| TOTAL | $317,555 |
R. Thayer Tutt Jr.
Dean Brookie
Mary Jo Coulehan
Beth Drum
Joe Keck
Rebecca Larson
Lisa Scott
Kim White
Cathy Robbins
Morgan Harrison
Elizabeth Hoffner Regional Council Grants
Competitive Grants
Other Grants
The Big Picture
With the intent to increase impact and establish deep-rooted connections throughout the entire state, El Pomar created Regional Partnerships to help communities identify and address local needs. The program convenes community leaders into 11 regional councils that advise El Pomar's Trustees and recommend multi-year grants to address the greatest needs in their home communities.
The Details
Regional Council members come from all walks of life and represent the business, nonprofit, and public sectors. Each Council member comes to El Pomar with an established record of community engagement and the ability to provide firsthand information about the needs in the local region— they offer the kind of insights that can only come from living, working, and volunteering at a local level. Each Council provides direct grant recommendations to El Pomar’s Trustees, with the potential for a combined annual impact of more than $2 million across the state.
In 2018, Regional Partnerships celebrated 15 years and conducted a strategic evaluation to determine the program’s impact and strengths. The results confirmed Regional Partnerships has improved El Pomar’s ability to effectively serve all Colorado communities— rural funding has increased 109% over the last 15 years when compared to the Foundation’s historical giving. Additionally, the research identified four essential strengths of Regional Partnerships: the network, the commitment of the program to encourage local solutions, the Foundation’s ability to convene, and Trustee and staff presence in the regions. As Regional Partnerships enters its next 15 years, these strengths will guide the program as it continues to improve in its ability to support the development of livable communities to work, play, and stay.