El Pomar awards a general operating grant to ScSEED, a non-profit based in Saguache whose mission is to promote sustainability and quality of life in the region.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — During its March Trustees meeting, El Pomar Trustees approved a $5,000 grant through the Foundation’s competitive application process for ScSEED in Saguache for general operating support.
Since 1999, ScSEED (Saguache County Sustainable Environment & Economic Development) has sponsored many community organizations and efforts to create a better life in Saguache County. From planning strategies, facilitating community meetings, surveys and data collecting, writing grants, building partnerships and networking across the Valley and beyond, hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, publishing local assessments and historic brochures, managing downtown revitalization projects, environmental clean-up and preservation, healthy living efforts, youth education and recreation, economic development programs encouraging local shopping, recording and preserving rural lifestyles for posterity.
Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose in 1937, El Pomar Foundation has an established legacy of general purpose grant making. The competitive process remains the Foundation’s primary vehicle for organizations to receive funding. Additionally, over the last 89 years, El Pomar has either developed or been entrusted with the stewardship of a number of other funds, as well as presenting merit grants in each region recommended by Trustees and regional council members. Competitive applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
To view a full listing of El Pomar’s funds and grant making areas, please visit their website at https://www.elpomar.org/grant-making
El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado. The founation contributes approximately $30 million annually through grants in the areas of arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services, as well as community engagement and leadership development programs to support Colorado nonprofit organizations.
In addition, the Foundation owns and operates three historic properties: Penrose Heritage Museum, Penrose House Conference Center, and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Spencer and Julie Penrose founded El Pomar in 1937 with the mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.
