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The Ark River Valley LGBTQ+ Fund is accepting letters of intent through July to apply for a $10,000 grant.
The fund is intended to be invested in projects that improve inclusivity, enhance access to services, and promote a "safe, healthy, and inclusive local community," according to a press release from the Chaffee County Community Foundation.
The foundation is also offering Childcare Workforce Investment Grants, which offer up to $10,000 to licensed childcare centers in Chaffee County for projects that expand licensed childcare spots in the county and offer professional development for the early childcare workforce.
The grants are open until June 30, 2026.
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