The El Pomar Foundation has approved $1,608,000 to go to 17 nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Northwest region.

Through the Foundation’s grant making process, the following local organizations were awarded grants:

• 21st Judicial District (Grand Junction) – $213,000 for Lighthouse Navigator support; regional council

• Colorado Mesa University Foundation (Grand Junction) – $90,000 for Registered Apprenticeship program; regional council

• Colorado Mountain College Foundation, Inc. (Glenwood Springs) – $17,000 for Ripple Effect program; regional council

• Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County (Grand Junction) – $5,000 for general operating support; competitive

• Foster Alumni Mentors (Grand Junction) – $500 for general operating support; staff merit

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