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. For more information, please take a look at our Imagination Library brochure. More information can also be found at the Cortez Public Library.
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.
4 Corners 4 Life
Established July 2017
This group works together to create more local resources for people at risk of suicide and to provide more events to bring suicide awareness to all demographics including youth, veterans, seniors, LGBT community, survivors and families who have lost someone to suicide. Visit 4Corners4Life's Facebook Page to stay up to date.
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.
National Mustang Association of Colorado
Established July 2019
NMACO is committed to the preservation, well-being, and protection of wild horses in Colorado and the Four Corners Area. Visit their website for great information.
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.
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.
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.
Dolores Family Project
Established November 2019
Dolores Family Project is a food security group for Dolores, Colorado. The Project operates three programs: the food pantry program, the backpack program, and the summer lunch program. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
School Community Youth Collaborative Teen Maze
