SPECIAL INITIATIVES
In order for the CMC Foundation to help as many students as we can, we are required to think outside the box. Where some might see challenges, we see opportunities!
Rural Nursing Success Fund
The Rural Nursing Success Fund allows CMC to add virtual simulation modules for its nursing students and instructors. These new, high-fidelity nursing simulation laboratories will allow us to train more high-quality nurses from our Steamboat Springs, Spring Valley and Breckenridge campuses.
Teacher Education Stipend
The “Rural Colorado Grow Your Own Educator” grant program through the Colorado Department of Higher Education will provide $5,000 in matching funds for every $5,000 raised. These funds will be used to provide support to teacher candidates during their yearlong, unpaid student-teaching fellowship. Gifts to this program qualify for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Credit (see below).
Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit
When you make a donation of $250 or more to the CMC Foundation for a qualifying program at Colorado Mountain College, you can qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit, which decreases the after-tax cost of gifts by more than 50%!
No Barriers Fund
The No Barriers Fund offers assistance for unexpected hardships that prevent a student from completing their education. Funds are distributed on a case-by-case basis and can cover anything from groceries to utility bills to car repairs. Awards from this fund have an immediate impact and have made a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of CMC students.
For more information about CMC's special initiatives, please contact:
Diana Scherr, Director of Development
970-569-2966
dscherr@coloradomtn.edu