Creative Community Fund Spotlight

Supporting Creative Opportunities for Community Connection CFGV is currently home to nearly 100 funds of varying types. As a community foundation, funds offer one of the most effective tools in our toolbox for long-term philanthropic investment in the Gunnison Valley....

Gunnison Sanctuary Housing Update

New Sober Living House for Women Throughout the Gunnison Valley, community members value being a caring community that fosters a sense of belonging. Residents put that value into action every single day in the way they show up for each other. They give their time and...

The Arts as Catalysts for Growth and Connection

How Creative Spaces Nurture Community The arts have a unique power to transform lives. They build confidence and create connections that ripple far beyond any single performance or art class. In the Gunnison Valley, CFGV’s Community Grants support organizations...

The Fabric We Weave

“The Fabric We Weave” Written by CFGV Community Grants Recipients This poem honors the powerful, community-centered work of CFGV’s 2025 Community Grants recipients. Using only words and phrases from their grant applications, it celebrates how they build...

Building Community Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Non-Traditional Grantees Nurturing Connection and Support While many Community Grants flow to established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley recognizes that community building happens in many forms and through diverse...