Legacy Education Foundation

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The Legacy Education Foundation supports the work of Yampa Valley students as they become responsible members of their communities. The Foundation raises funds, provides financial and other support, and empowers youth and community members through place-based learning, building a powerful bridge between education and the community as a whole.

For more information
Marcia Martin
P.O. Box 775563
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Phone: (970) 879-7176

About Us Vision and Mission History News about LEF Board of Directors	Apply For Our Grants Interested educators may apply for Mini-Grants of up to $500 or Large Grants of up to $1000. Mini-Grant and Large Grant applications for the fall funding cycle must be received by September 15. Mini-Grant and Large Grant applications for the spring funding cycle must be received by January 31. Download Acrobat Reader Grant Applications and Evaluations Mini Grant Application (PDF) Large Grant Application (PDF) Grant Criteria Rubric (PDF) Mini Grant Evaluation (PDF) Large Grant Evaluation (PDF)
Funded Projects Yampavalley.info Projects is a searchable database of volunteer opportunities on the Yampavalley.info Community Center website. Development of the database was made possible by a $2500 grant from the Legacy Education Foundation. Hayden Valley School District South Routt School District Steamboat Springs School District Other Teacher Training	Spirit Challenge The 23rd annual Spirit Challenge running race and walkathon was held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Steamboat Springs Middle School on the Strawberry Park Campus. The event includes a walkathon for students in grades K through 6, a 5K walk, and 5K and 10K runs. It is the opening event of the Steamboat Running Series. All proceeds benefit education programs for Routt County Schools. Projects funded by the race use experiential and place-based education to help children gain a sense of place and respect for the Yampa Valley. Spirit Challenge
Sponsors The Legacy Education Foundation is a recipient of funds from the Alpine Bank Loyalty Check Card program. This program is a vehicle for you to strengthen and support the communities where you live and work. Each time you use your Loyalty Check Card, ten cents per transaction will be donated by Alpine Bank to organizations which fall within the scope of the four Loyalty groups; Arts, Community, Education, and Environment. "Our success is a direct result of the loyalty of our customers. This Card is a way we can repay the loyalty of our customers back to the community." - J. Robert Young, Founder and Chairman of Alpine Banks of Colorado. Alpine Bank

This page last updated on 5/31/2008.