The Virginia G. Christensen Fund was granted to the City of Creede in 1999.
Fund income is used to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors to the Creede & Mineral County Area. Since its receipt, the Virginia G. Christensen Fund has invested more than 1 million dollars into our area!
Virginia Christensen Funds support a wide range of community initiatives and projects in the Upper Rio Grande Area.
The Town of Creede acts as a Trustee of the Virginia Christensen Trust Fund.
Each spring, applicants (NON-PROFITS) may apply for funding.
2024 Applications will be available for Pick-Up starting February 26th.
Applications and Follow-Up Reports will be due March 26th, by 4P.M.
Please see the Guidelines below or contact the Town Clerk for more information.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024
Good luck!
2024 Deadlines:
Application Pick Up: February 26th
Applications Due: March 26th by 4PM
Presentation Day: April 25th, 2024 starting at 9:00AM
Virginia Christensen Board will make written recommendations to the Town Board of Trustees following presentation day. The BOT will make a final decision TBD at the Regular BOT Meeting. Checks will be distributed within a week after the final decision.