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SILVERTHORNE — Despite tough economic times, the Town of Silverthorne recently awarded $41,810 to 39 local non-profit organizations.
The town distributed the money through cash grants, use of town facilities and scholarships.
Silverthorne’s cash donations totaled $23,500 to 30 non-profit organizations.
“The grant project is long standing,” said Becky Hodgell, executive assistant to town manager. “We get about 40 applications each year. ... The grants were approved in the budget for 2009. Council feels very strongly about this program. The grant program will run for years to come.”
The town is also donating in-kind use of the Silverthorne Pavilion for 16 non-profit groups, valued at $11,990.
Examples of non-profit organizations receiving cash grants include the Advocates for Victims of Assault, Summit County Preschool, the Blue River Watershed Group and the Breckenridge Outdoor and Education Center.
“When the town council grants these awards, our mission is to have the grant benefit Silverthorne residents,” Hodgell said.
On average, town grants $1,000 to $1,500 in cash to recipients, Hodgell said.
But facility donations can sometimes be even more instrumental in funding non-profit groups by providing the means to raise funds without rental fees. Fundraising events can often raise more money than if they’d received a cash grant.
“The pavilion itself is such a great venue,” said Christine Mahorney, pavilion coordinator. “It’s one of the few places where organizations can hold large events.”
Non-profit organizationss using the Pavilion include the Rotary, Timberline Adult Day Services, the Girl Scouts, the Breckenridge Music Institute, the Summit Choral Society and FIRC.
The council strives to have a good representation of arts, culture, sports and human services when choosing grant recipients.
“We received a lot of applications,” Hodgell said. “There’s a lot of competition. ... It’s important for non-profits to keep an eye on the deadline.”
An additional $6,320 of free use of the town’s sports fields was donated to the High Country Soccer Association, Summit Snow Tigers Youth Football and Summit County Youth Baseball.
Silverthorne’s 2009 budget also provides $16,000 to the Schmidt Scholarship fund for local high-school seniors. In 2008, 12 students received scholarships for college tuition totaling $14,000.
Town of Silverthorne Schmidt Scholarship recipients from 2008 were: Anna Alford, Lanime Kane, Sharayah Dossett, Hanna Dudley, Chelsee Farrell, Alan Harrington, Hannah Harvey, Nick Hrycaj, Scott McDonald, Caroline Maginity, Kelsey Roe and Stephanie Wade.
“We are extremely conscious of the fact that local non-profits contribute greatly to the fabric of life in Silverthorne and Summit County,” said Kevin Batchelder, town manager.
Applications for funding in 2010 can be acquired by contacting Hodgell at (970) 262-7305. The deadline is Aug. 21.
Caitlin Row can be reached at (970) 668-4633 or at crow@summitdaily.com.
The town distributed the money through cash grants, use of town facilities and scholarships.
Silverthorne’s cash donations totaled $23,500 to 30 non-profit organizations.
“The grant project is long standing,” said Becky Hodgell, executive assistant to town manager. “We get about 40 applications each year. ... The grants were approved in the budget for 2009. Council feels very strongly about this program. The grant program will run for years to come.”
The town is also donating in-kind use of the Silverthorne Pavilion for 16 non-profit groups, valued at $11,990.
Examples of non-profit organizations receiving cash grants include the Advocates for Victims of Assault, Summit County Preschool, the Blue River Watershed Group and the Breckenridge Outdoor and Education Center.
“When the town council grants these awards, our mission is to have the grant benefit Silverthorne residents,” Hodgell said.
On average, town grants $1,000 to $1,500 in cash to recipients, Hodgell said.
But facility donations can sometimes be even more instrumental in funding non-profit groups by providing the means to raise funds without rental fees. Fundraising events can often raise more money than if they’d received a cash grant.
“The pavilion itself is such a great venue,” said Christine Mahorney, pavilion coordinator. “It’s one of the few places where organizations can hold large events.”
Non-profit organizationss using the Pavilion include the Rotary, Timberline Adult Day Services, the Girl Scouts, the Breckenridge Music Institute, the Summit Choral Society and FIRC.
The council strives to have a good representation of arts, culture, sports and human services when choosing grant recipients.
“We received a lot of applications,” Hodgell said. “There’s a lot of competition. ... It’s important for non-profits to keep an eye on the deadline.”
An additional $6,320 of free use of the town’s sports fields was donated to the High Country Soccer Association, Summit Snow Tigers Youth Football and Summit County Youth Baseball.
Silverthorne’s 2009 budget also provides $16,000 to the Schmidt Scholarship fund for local high-school seniors. In 2008, 12 students received scholarships for college tuition totaling $14,000.
Town of Silverthorne Schmidt Scholarship recipients from 2008 were: Anna Alford, Lanime Kane, Sharayah Dossett, Hanna Dudley, Chelsee Farrell, Alan Harrington, Hannah Harvey, Nick Hrycaj, Scott McDonald, Caroline Maginity, Kelsey Roe and Stephanie Wade.
“We are extremely conscious of the fact that local non-profits contribute greatly to the fabric of life in Silverthorne and Summit County,” said Kevin Batchelder, town manager.
Applications for funding in 2010 can be acquired by contacting Hodgell at (970) 262-7305. The deadline is Aug. 21.
Caitlin Row can be reached at (970) 668-4633 or at crow@summitdaily.com.
