Ignited by FUSE Funds
The FUSE Creative Main Street Program will provide financial sponsorships for community initiatives that promote the creative, historic and/or economic vitality in downtown Ridgway, as annual budgets allow. Examples include events, public art projects, classes etc.
To be considered for a sponsorship, organizations or individuals must present a brief proposal about their idea at a FUSE meeting either in person or via Zoom. Proposals should include a description of how the initiative will advance the creative, historic and/or economic vitality of Ridgway, expected timeframe and how the requested funds will be spent. Sponsorship proposals will be evaluated by the FUSE committee and awarded on a rolling basis until budgeted funds are expended.
Limit of one sponsorship per organization per year.
To request time on the FUSE meeting agenda, contact Community Initiatives Facilitator at twick@town.ridgway.co.us or contact FUSE via https://www.ridgway-fuse.org/connect
Meeting dates, times, agendas and location details are listed on the FUSE website at https://www.ridgway-fuse.org/about.
FUSE committee members or staff will declare any real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and abstain from decisions with which they may have a conflict of interest.
Groups who are awarded sponsorships will be required to submit financial documentation as required by the Town such as invoices, receipts and/or tax documentation. Fund recipients will also be asked to include the FUSE logo in branding materials, and share photos of the project with FUSE after it is completed.
2023 total budgeted sponsorships: $5,000.
Questions: twick@town.ridgway.co.us or 970-626-5308 x 215
To be considered for a sponsorship, organizations or individuals must present a brief proposal about their idea at a FUSE meeting either in person or via Zoom. Proposals should include a description of how the initiative will advance the creative, historic and/or economic vitality of Ridgway, expected timeframe and how the requested funds will be spent. Sponsorship proposals will be evaluated by the FUSE committee and awarded on a rolling basis until budgeted funds are expended.
Limit of one sponsorship per organization per year.
To request time on the FUSE meeting agenda, contact Community Initiatives Facilitator at twick@town.ridgway.co.us or contact FUSE via https://www.ridgway-fuse.org/connect
Meeting dates, times, agendas and location details are listed on the FUSE website at https://www.ridgway-fuse.org/about.
FUSE committee members or staff will declare any real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and abstain from decisions with which they may have a conflict of interest.
Groups who are awarded sponsorships will be required to submit financial documentation as required by the Town such as invoices, receipts and/or tax documentation. Fund recipients will also be asked to include the FUSE logo in branding materials, and share photos of the project with FUSE after it is completed.
2023 total budgeted sponsorships: $5,000.
Questions: twick@town.ridgway.co.us or 970-626-5308 x 215