{"id":144224,"date":"2025-08-05T14:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144224"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:37:27","slug":"carbon-foundation-announces-grant-application-award-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144224","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Foundation Announces Grant Application & Award Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Carbon County Community Foundation<\/a>\u00a0is now accepting applications and nominations for two opportunities that highlight and support local impact: a $5,000 grant for Carbon County nonprofits and the Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award.\u00a0\u00a0Both will be celebrated at the\u00a020\/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner<\/a>\u00a0on October 15, 2025, at Blue Mountain Resort.<\/p>\n

$5,000 Grant Opportunity for Carbon County Nonprofits<\/p>\n

Nonprofits serving Carbon County are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 grant from the 20\/20 Circle Fund. Applications are available on the Community Foundation\u2019s\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0and are due by August 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

The\u00a020\/20 Circle<\/a>, established in 2018, is a group of individuals and businesses committed to making a greater impact together in Carbon County.\u00a0\u00a0Members pledge a one-time contribution of $1,000 to the 20\/20 Circle Fund\u2014an endowment that grows over time.\u00a0\u00a0Each year, members gather to hear from innovative local organizations and vote to award a grant from the fund.<\/p>\n

This year, a committee of 20\/20 Circle members will review the grant applications received and will select three nonprofit finalists to be invited to present at the 20\/20 Circle Dinner.\u00a0\u00a0Following the dinner, 20\/20 Circle members will have 24 hours to cast their votes.\u00a0\u00a0The selected organization will receive the $5,000 grant. In recent years, individual members have also stepped up with additional donations\u2014allowing all three finalists to receive funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 20\/20 Circle is an incredible example of what happens when people come together to create greater impact,\u201d said Sharon Alexander, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. \u201cNot only are we pooling resources for meaningful grantmaking, but we\u2019re also raising awareness of the powerful work being done by nonprofits right here in Carbon County.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2020, the 20\/20 Fund has awarded more than $17,000 in grants, with additional contributions from individual members. The 20\/20 Circle is open to new members, and sponsorship opportunities are available for the October 15th dinner.<\/p>\n

Nominations Open for the Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award<\/p>\n

The Foundation is also accepting nominations and self-nominations for the\u00a0Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award<\/a>, honoring a local leader who is making a lasting difference in Carbon County. Nominations are due by August 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

The award seeks to recognize individuals who show:<\/p>\n