To further assist the non-profit community, Onward! supports numerous groups and initiatives by being their Fiscal Sponsor. This fiscal sponsorship is an agreement between Onward! and the group/initiative/project which is providing or meeting a community need and requires non-profit recognition.
Once the group is sponsored by Onward!, they are provided the benefits of a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and all their financial activity is recorded on the Onward! books. Onward! provides the necessary support so that these groups may pursue their programs or missions, with some of the groups eventually obtaining their own non-profit status.
For more information about Fiscal Funds, please contact us.
School Community Youth Collaborative (SCYC)
Established December 2010
SCYC creates opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and to engage in their communities through service learning. Youth gain valuable leadership skills in programs like Teen Maze, Media Ready and Youth Leadership Council. Visit SCYC's website for information on their activities.
Cortez Panthers Youth Football Fund
Established June 2012
This fund was created to support and supplement the Cortez Panthers Football teams. Cortez Panthers offer youth football to 2nd through 6th grade students in Cortez, Dolores, and Towaoc.
Cortez Rotary Foundation Fund
Established September 2012
This fund supplements Cortez Rotary programs, including managing the Imagination Library Program in Montezuma County. This program provides a free book per month for children ages 0 to 5 in Montezuma County. Due to a current lack of funding, this program is on hold.
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance
Established January 2013
SCCA is a grassroots organization dedicated to maintaining the Conservation Lands in their own "backyard" of Montezuma and Dolores counties in Colorado. The groups finds alternative financial aid and volunteer support to care for the precious and delicate landscape of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Visit Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance's website for more information.
Leadership Montezuma
Established June 2015
This group operates the Leadership Montezuma program. Their mission is to identify, enlighten, and encourage emerging leaders of diverse backgrounds, occupations, and cultures for the purpose of enhancing the quality of leadership in the community. Visit Leadership Montezuma's Facebook page for more information.
Dolores Playground Group
Established December 2017
This group will raise funds to supplement the Town of Dolores with needs to enhance the playgrounds and further encourage children's' cognitive development while giving them a safe place to play. Visit their Facebook Page for great information.
Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
Established June 2018
Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project (MORP) is working to preserve Colorado’s fruit- growing heritage and restore an orchard culture and economy to the southwestern region. MORP envisions southwestern Colorado being renowned for an orchard culture and economy based on the legendary quality and diversity of Montezuma Valley Fruits. Visit MORP's website for more information.
Southwest Softball Association
Established February 2019
Southwest Softball Association provides softball opportunities for youth in Montezuma County.
Montezuma Food Coalition
Established April 2019
Montezuma Food Coalition is about connecting food, farming and community to build a strong local food system and increase food security. Follow the MFC on Facebook.
Good Food Collective
Established April 2019
The Good Food Collective exists to strengthen the regional food system in La Plata & Montezuma Counties by capturing excess fresh, local food from backyard gardens, area fruit trees and farms and using it to create jobs, feed people, spark our economy, and build community! Lear more at their Facebook page.
Mountain Logic
Established August 2019
It is part of Mountain Logic's mission to create a diverse community of people sharing a common interest in the positive development of children that is accessible to those of all socio-economic backgrounds.
Four Corners Dance Society
Established August 2019
The Society is a group of dance enthusiasts who work to insure the longevity of access to ballroom, latin, swing, and other dance opportunities. Stay up to date with the FCDS by following their Facebook page.
Herb Hut Free Clinic
Established September 2019
The Herb Hut's mission is to increase access to and education in alternative medicine for underserved communities. They offer free consultations with an herbalist, free herbal medicines, free massages, and resources for getting additional help. For more information, visit their website. To register for Herb Hut Classes, visit: online registration.
Cultivating Sacred
Established October 2019
It is the mission of Cultivating Sacred to help heal the women of today to support the women of our future through ensuring women who are leaving violent situations are able to support themselves and families through education, economic opportunity, and holistic healing. Check out what Cultivating Sacred is doing at their Facebook page.
D'Voce Community Choir
Established November 2019
D'Voce Community Choir began in 2019 with the vision of bringing Christ-centered music to Montezuma County.
DARE to be You
Established January 2020
The DARE to be You programs is an evidence-based model program to build strengths in youth by working with them through family, school, and community organizations to reduce problem behaviors such as substance abuse, school dropout and other risky behaviors. Visit DARE to be You's website for more great information.
MoCo Doc Fest
Established January 2020
The MoCo Doc Fest is a celebration of people, place and our shared common ground through a collection of documentary fils, music, art, and meaningful dialogue.
Dolores Youth Baseball
Established February 2020
The goal for Dolores Youth Baseball is to bring baseball back to the Dolores Community for the children who attend the Dolores School District in order to learn and grown while playing baseball together.
Caregiver Connections
Established February 2020
Caregiver Connections serves caregivers of elders with events to education, provide support, networking, and resources. Caregiver Connections values and pampers caregivers both professional and families.
360 Arts Mosaic
Established March 2020
The mission for 360 Arts Mosaic is to bring together community in celebration of the creative arts through performance, education and mentoring. #everybodyteacheseveryonelearns
Montezuma County Emergency Relief Fund
Established April 2020
Established in response to COVID-19, the Montezuma County Emergency Relief Fund (MCERF) will support nonprofits working with food insecurity, healthcare, impact, and recovery. Grant awards will be based on funding available. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Estate Plans for Health Care Workers Fund
Established April 2020
This fund was established in response to COVID-19 giving estate planning options for local health care workers (medical service personnel, emergency service providers, fire, police and sheriff staff). Basic comprehensive estate plan including medical power of attorney, general power of attorney, HIPAA authorization, living will, agent and representative designations, will, supplemental documents and resource material to assist you if a family member gets ill. Streamlined process so that it is not a big burden on busy people trying to save the world. Half Fee plan for a limited time - offer only valid until June 1, 2020.
Ohana Kuleana Community Garden
Established May 2020
Located in Durango, Colorado, the Ohana Kuleana Community Garden envisions healthy, abundant living through promoting organic growing to enhance sustainability for everyone.
Friends of the Band Shell
Established May 2020
The mission of the Friends of the Band Shell is to build a full sized band shell in Cortez's Centennial Park as a venue for summer concerts featuring local talent and open to the public.
Four Corners Slow Money
Established August 2020
Through micro and small loans, Four Corner's Slow Money's goal is to build a robust local food economy by giving community farmers, growers and local food enterprises a leg up in the Four Corners region.
Ash Street Montessori
Established August 2020
Provide a small (5 to 7) pre-kindergarten and kindergarten home school for multiple families using the Montessori teaching method.
School Community Youth Collaborative Teen Maze
