Projects

SOME OF TRANSFORMA’S PROJECTS

Community Development & Public Safety

Transforma supports rural towns in building safer, more vibrant public spaces. Representative Projects:

Education, Youth Programs & Learning Access

Transforma broadens educational opportunity by funding improved access to technology, bilingual learning, and safer schools. Representative Projects:

Municipal Services & Local Government Capacity

Transforma strengthens local government capacity through funding support for environmental compliance, public health initiatives, and essential infrastructure. Representative Projects:

FUNDING • IMPACT • COMMUNITY

Documented Funding Impact

Total Funds Secured to date: $13,567,521

Transforma's Rural Development Grants

Grantee Project Notes Award
Community-Based Projects & Funding
Gov. Luis Ferré – Puerto RicoDC Commonwealth OfficeFed. Health & Education$1,840,000
Christian Community ServicesDiocese of Pueblo, COSan Luis Valley – Alamosa$80,000
EarthNest InstituteMeditate 08 – Peace CelebrationThe Lenz Foundation$10,000
Town of San LuisTech-Lab – Centennial SchoolEconomic Recovery – Costilla Cty$200,000
Town of San LuisGift of Property for Town ParkDOLA – Dept of Local Affairs$300,000
Town of San LuisDemolition/Asbestos Abatement3 separate grants + curb & gutter$60,000
Town of San LuisSheriff & Public SafetyCentennial Schools$387,000
Town of San LuisTown Park Design & Construct.Great Outdoors Colorado$150,000
Center Cons. SchoolsSports & Community ParkGOCO and CSU Extension$200,000
Fort Garland MuseumFort Garland Revitalization CmteColorado Historical Society$75,000
Capulin CommunityValle Del Sol Community DevDomestic Violence Prevention$141,000
Community of Fort GarlandFort Garland Revitalization CmteFort Garland Community Park$35,000
Sierra Grande School Dist.Fort Garland – Centennial SchoolEconomic Recovery – Costilla Cty$200,000
Sierra Grande School Dist.Established "Sierra Grande Tec"Collab w/ Trinidad State University$87,000
Colo. Migrant Housing Assoc.Established Language/LearningCenter Schools, Anschutz Fndtn$60,000
Rocky Mountain Timber Prods.ARRA Woody Biomass IncentiveEcon. Dev. Rio Grande County$250,000
Conejos County Road & BridgeWaste Tire Recycling ProgramCo Dept of Pub Health & Environ$50,000
Costilla County Public HealthTechnical Policy ProposalCo. Dept of Health Care
Rocky Mountain Timber Prods.Wood Innovations FundingEcon. Dev. Rio Grande County$298,375
Monte Vista CemeteryColorado Historical DesignationCo. Historical Society
Sanford School DistrictSecurity System & MonitoringSchool Violence Prevention$122,310
Total Community-Based Projects & Funding $4,545,685
Water & Natural Resources
Alamosa River Instream FlowTerrace Reservoir Repairs$64,500
Rio Grande Restoration FndtnConservation Reserve – CREPFallowing program$31,500
Conejos Water Cons. DistrictPlatoro Reservoir RestorationOptimization Plan$250,000
Conejos Water Cons. DistrictConejos Crest of Dam RepairPlatoro Reservoir$150,000
El Codo Ditch CompanyConejos County W.C. DistRectification Project$65,000
Manassa Land & Irrigation Co.Conejos N. Branch DiversionRiver Stabilization Project$383,700
R.G. Watershed Cons. & Educ.Water Conservation & Mgmt.RGWCEI$75,000
Romero Irrigation CompanyRomero-Guadalupe ChannelRectification Project$25,000
Santa Maria Reservoir Comp.Santa Maria & Continental ResRehab & Multi-Use Study$83,700
Santa Maria Reservoir Comp.Santa Maria & Continental ResSupp. Engineering & Studies$22,000
Colo Rio Grande Rest. Fndn.Rio Grande ReservoirMulti-Use Enlargement & Rehab$285,000
Colo Rio Grande Rest. Fndn.McDonald Ditch & Plaza PlanPlanning project$40,000
Trinchera Irrigation CompanySangre de Cristo DiversionCanal Restoration$250,000
Sanchez Ditch & Reservoir Co.Reservoir Assessment & RehabFeasibility Study$35,000
Terrace Reservoir CompanySpillway ReplacementConstruction$1,500,000
Rio Grande Headwaters Rest.McDonald & Plaza DiversionsImplementation$260,000
San Luis Valley Water ConservancyConejos River SystemGauging Stations$407,280
Rio Grande CountyRio Grande CountyHydrogeologic Study$100,000
Sanchez Ditch & Reservoir Co.Outlet Tower & Reservoir ReplaceImplementation$914,400
Sangre de Cristo Acequia AssocCulebra WatershedVallejos Diversion Replacement$100,000
Romero Irrig & Mongote N.E.Quantifying M/R FlowsEffects upon Conejos River Syst.$285,000
Santa Maria Reservoir CompanySyphon and Canal SystemRehabilitation$463,750
Colorado Potato Admin. CommitteeDrip Irrigation Trial for Sustain.San Luis Valley Potato Crops$40,000
Conejos Water Conservancy Dist.Radar Monitoring & HydrologicModeling Streamflow Forecasting$237,000
San Luis Valley Well Owners Inc.Conejos ConfluenceMngmt – Ephraim Sanford E-Ben$510,000
Conejos Water Users Assoc.Groundwater Monitoring & Anal.Technical Analysis$150,000
Crosho Lake CorporationReplace Outlet WorksRecreation & Wildlife Preservation$200,000
Conejos Water Conservancy Dist.Conejos DiversionsReservoir Preservation Dam$387,280
Trinchera Irrigation CompanyMountain Home ReservoirDam Outletworks Upgrade$662,438
Trinchera Irrigation CompanyConservation GrantLuis Bacon Moore Charitable Fdn$35,000
Sanchez Ditch & Reservoir Co.Sanchez Dam RepairPhase III Engineering Study$513,588
Water & Natural Resources Funding Total $9,021,836
Southern Colorado Community & Natural Resources Funding Total $13,567,521

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