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Durango Wine Experience nonprofit partner grant opens to local nonprofits

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has opened the nonprofit partner grant application for this year’s Durango Wine Experience.

The event, which serves as the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, will be held April 24 and 25. This year’s event will once again highlight the work of 10 area nonprofits and provide each selected nonprofit with a $2,500 grant.

This is the fourth year Durango Wine Experience has incorporated the grant into the event, which helps support the Community Foundation’s mission to connect the community to local nonprofits. The nonprofits selected to receive this year’s grant will have the opportunity to share about their organization’s mission with key community members during the Walkabout event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 24 in downtown Durango.

On April 25, the nonprofits will help with various needs at the Grand Tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. in Buckley Park This portion of the event typically attracts more than 850 guests.

Nonprofits interested in learning more and applying for the grant opportunity should visit www.swcommunityfoundation.org/dwe-nonprofit-partners.

Weekend passes are available now at www.durangowine.com/tickets.