Monarch Mountain Community Outreach

Monarch Mountain Community Outreach is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) to enhance its support for the local community. Since its inception in 2004 by a dedicated group of Monarch Mountain owners and employees, Monarch Mountain Community Outreach has contributed over $400,000 to local charitable organizations.

Through partnership with CCCF Monarch Mountain offers three ways for local organizations to secure much needed resources for their critical work. See below for information on how to apply and how to contribute to the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Fund.

Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Grant Opportunities:

Community Grants Application: Nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee County can apply for $500 to $2000 starting April 1, 2025 on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. See below for eligibility criteria, scoring rubric, and process. $15,000 in funds available in 2025.
Matching Donation Program: Opportunity for Monarch Mountain Season Pass Holders and Employees to have their generous contributions to nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee County matched - doubling the impact. $5,000 in matching funds available in 2025. Matching Donations Open April 1, 2025!
Impact Grants: Nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee County can apply for $5,000 - $10,000 for a specific project that aligns with Monarch Mountain’s core values of environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian, and fostering a supportive community. Applications scheduled to open July 1, 2025. More details to come soon. $10,000 in funding available for 1-2 awardees.
FAQs on Monarch Mountain Contributions: Please review the list of frequently asked questions.

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Community Grants APPLICATION:

Your work matters. We're here to support you.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Grant Cycle! Your dedication to serving our community makes a difference. We're here to support and invest in your impact through grants valued at $500-$2,000.

Here’s how to get started:

Mark Your Calendar: Applications open April 1! Prepare now by creating or updating your user and organization profiles to ensure a smooth application process.
Act Quickly: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are fully allocated.
Streamlined Review Process:

Applications submitted by the end of the month will be reviewed after the 1st of the following month.
Award announcements will be made by the 15th of the following month.

Quick Funding Turnaround: Once approved, grants will be paid within 10 business days of completing the grant agreement.

This grant cycle is designed to empower local organizations to spark meaningful change. Don’t miss your chance to fuel progress and transform our community—one grant at a time.

Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Matching Donation Program:

Double Your Impact, Strengthen Our Community

Monarch Mountain Community Outreach, believes a community thrives when everyone plays a role in creating positive change. That’s why we’re inviting you, our dedicated season pass holders and employees, to champion causes that inspire you! Together, we can amplify the impact of your generosity.

When you support charitable, civic, or educational organizations with a financial contribution, Monarch Mountain Community Outreach will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $500 to qualifying organizations. It’s our way of helping you make a bigger difference for the causes that matter most to you.

Monarch Mountain Community Outreach matching donations are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis from a limited pool of funds administered by the Chaffee County Community Foundation.

Let’s work together to build a stronger, more vibrant community—one inspired act of generosity at a time

Click Here for full Monarch Mountain Matching Donation Program Guidelines and to submit a matching donation.

FAQs:

How do I request an event sponsorship from Monarch Mountain? Sponsorships opportunities should be directed to Monarch Mountain. Sponsorship opportunities will be evaluated based on marketing benefits and value.

Can I apply for a community grant, impact grant and request a sponsorship? Yes. Organizations are welcome to apply to multiple funding opportunities and are not precluded from applying for another opportunity if they are awarded.

How do I request inkind donations from Monarch Mountain, like lift tickets or swag? Inkind requests should be directed to Monarch Mountain.

I received more than the $2,000 limit in the past from MMCO. Am I able to request more than $2,000 from the competitive grants? The ceiling request amount for the competitive grants is limited to $2,000. Organizations are welcome to apply for the impact grants, secure matching grants and submit sponsorship requests in addition to applying for the competitive grants to meet their funding needs.

Will it help my application if I reach out to a Monarch Employee or Board Member? No - applications are evaluated by a predefined process. Contacting Monarch Mountain employees or Board Members is not appropriate.