PURPOSE: The Mary and Luis Garcia fund provides scholarships for people with disabilities to experience the life-enhancing programs at the Adaptive Sports Center. The fund was established by an annonymous donor who has personally experienced the positive, enduring impact the ASC programs have had on his life and on the lives of the people we serve. 

ELIGIBILITY: Any participant with a disability.

HISTORY: This fund was established by an annonymous donation to establish a permanent endowment fund in honor of Mary and Luis Garcia. The annonymous donor is a longtime supporter and volunteer of the Adaptive Sports Center (ASC).  

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ELIGIBILITY: Individuals or underprivileged families, who demonstrate financial need to participate in programs provided by the Adaptive Sports Center.

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PURPOSE: The goal of this fund is to provide individuals with a successful outdoor experience that increases self-efficacy. Young adults are given the tools they need to successfully develop new skills such as skiing, snowboarding, biking, and boating while working on communication, developing self-confidence, and spending time with a positive adult role model in a safe and fun environment. Ultimately the skills learned at the ASC will transfer into each adolescent’s life back at home so that they are better equipped to handle life’s journey.

ELIGIBILITY: At-risk youth. Sholarships offered to at-risk youth can be used for all expenses associated with at-risk programming offered by the Adaptive Sports Center for individuals or group participants, including but not limited to lesson or group cost, equipment rentals, and lodging. Exclusions: Airfare.

HISTORY: The Adam Lockard Fund was established in 2010 by Karen and David Lockard, Adam’s parents. Adam was a Western State College student and an ASC volunteer who passed away in a house fire in January 2010. Adam had just began a practicum at the ASC weeks before the accident. He wrote in his application that he was inspired to apply because he “wanted to share the mountains he loved with people who may never have the ability to see them due to a disability.” 

PURPOSE: Through the Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Program, Autism Speaks funds grants that identify and support innovative community programs for people with autism of all ages. Funding supports recreational programs demonstrating the ability to:

• Reach a wide age range of individuals on the spectrum.
• Have true, measurable impact on the lives of those who participate and their loved ones.
• Grow and replicate best practices with other partners in their community, state, or region.

ELIBIBILITY: Any participant with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.

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PURPOSE: Met Rec strives to improve our citizens’ quality of life by promoting vital recreation opportunities.  The Community Collaboration Grant Program is designed to:

• Promote quality recreation amenities and sustainable programming for the District’s Service Area.
• Encourage efforts that reduce local barriers to recreation faced by youth, elderly, and underserved communities.
• Keep recreational programs and services diverse and affordable. 
• Support collaborative initiatives that achieve solutions needed by the entire valley. 

ELIGIBILITY: Participants with a disability who reside in the Gunnison Valley. 

PURPOSE: The Town supports the community by providing financial and/or staff resources to non-governmental organizations for special projects and programs that supplement municipal government operations and enhance quality of life for the community.

ELIGIBILITY: Participants with a disability who reside in the Gunnison Valley.  

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