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NON-PROFIT COVID RELIEF GRANT AGREEMENT
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center - Grant Writer
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ____ day of __________, 2021 by and between
the City of Bozeman, Montana, a self-governing municipal corporation located at 121 N. Rouse
Aǀe͕͘ Bonjeman MT ϱϵϳϳϭ ;͞CiƚLJ͟Ϳ aƐ GRANTOR and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center - Grant
Writer, a non-profit business located at 16621 Bridger Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715 as
GRANTEE.
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2020 the City Commission did adopt Resolution No. 5230
amending ƚhe CiƚLJ͛Ɛ Geneƌal FƵnd bƵdgeƚ ƚo appƌopƌiaƚe ƚhe neceƐƐaƌLJ fƵndƐ ƚo make gƌanƚƐ ƚo
non-profit entities for COVID pandemic relief, and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2021 the City Commission did approve Non -profit COVID Relief
Grants, grantees, and amounts, and authorized the City Manager to enter into the necessary
grant agreements, and
WHEREAS, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center - Grant Writer submitted an application for a Non-
profit COVID Relief Grant and was awarded a grant of $10,000 to assist in providing recreation
related services ;ƚhe ͞Pƌojecƚͬ͟ƚhe ͞SeƌǀiceƐ͟Ϳ that would benefit the residents of the City of
Bozeman.
THE PARTIES AGREE:
1. The Grant. The City will grant and release to GRANTEE a sum of up to Ten thousand
dollars ($10,000) from its General FƵnd ;ƚhe ͞Gƌanƚ͟Ϳ pƵƌƐƵanƚ ƚo ƚhe paLJmenƚ ƚeƌmƐ in
Section 3.
2. Use of Grant Funds. Grant funds in the amount of up to Ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
will be used by GRANTEE for the sole purpose of the addition of grant writer services to
strengthen grant writing program and diversity funding stre ams for longterm health, as
described in the proposal submitted by Grantee to the City Commission, attached
hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
3. Spending Deadline. It is agreed that all grant funds will be utilized by no later than
December 31, 2021.
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4. Payment of Grant Funds. The City agrees to disburse to GRANTEE Ten thousand dollars
($10,000) upon execution of this contract.
5. Grantee Representations
a. GRANTEE has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement
and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect Grantee͛Ɛ peƌfoƌmance Ƶndeƌ ƚhiƐ
Agreement.
b. GRANTEE represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability
to perform its obligations under this Agreement; that it will perform said
obligations in a professional, competent and timely manner and with diligence
and skill; that it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement and
grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement shall
not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of
copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any
nature whatsoever, or violate any federal, state and municipal laws. The City will
not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary
for GRANTEE to meet this warranty.
c. GRANTEE represents and warrants to City that the Grant funds are necessary to
accomplish the financial requirements of the Recreation projects and services
described in Exhibit A.
6. Compliance with Public Health Regulations. GRANTEE agrees to comply with all
Federal, State and Local COVID-19 pandemic-related public health orders when in effect
during the term of this grant. GRANTEE agrees all programs subject to and benefited by
this grant award will adopt protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with
Federal, State, and Local COVID-19 Pandemic Orders by its employees and
patrons. GRANTEE agrees violations of this provision are grounds fo r termination
pursuant to Default and Termination Section of this Agreement.
7. Reports/Accountability/Public Information. By no later than December 31, 2021,
GRANTEE will provide to the City a formal written report that includes, at a minimum
a. grant spending, in compliance with Exhibit A, indicting spending amounts by
calendar months, and
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b. an impact statement report deƐcƌibing ƚhe gƌanƚ͛Ɛ impacƚ on pƌogƌam opeƌaƚionƐ
and the benefits of the grant to the citizens of Bozeman, including number of
residents or clients impacted during the grant spending period, and
c. ƚhe enƚiƚLJ͛Ɛ annƵal financial ƌepoƌƚ foƌ ƚhe fiƐcal LJeaƌ ƚhe grant was received, and
d. GRANTEE agrees to develop and/or provide such other documentation as
requested by the City demonstrating GRANTEE͛Ɛ compliance ǁiƚh ƚhe
requirements of this Agreement.
GRANTEE must allow the City, its auditors, and other persons authorized by the City to
inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that monies provided to
GRANTEE pursuant to this Agreement were used in compliance with this Agreement and all
applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. GRANTEE will retain such records for
seven years after receipt of final payment under this Agreement unless permission to
destroy them is granted by the City. GRANTEE shall not issue any statements, releases or
information for public dissemination without prior approval of the City.
8. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that GRANTEE, its agents,
employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are independent contractors for purposes of
this Agreement and are not to be considered employees or agents of the City for any
purpose. GRANTEE and its agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are not
ƐƵbjecƚ ƚo ƚhe ƚeƌmƐ and pƌoǀiƐionƐ of ƚhe CiƚLJ͛Ɛ peƌƐonnel policieƐ handbook and maLJ
noƚ be conƐideƌed a CiƚLJ emploLJee foƌ ǁoƌkeƌƐ͛ compenƐaƚion oƌ anLJ oƚheƌ pƵƌpoƐe͘
GRANTEE, its agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors, are not authorized to
represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any way.
9. Default and Termination. If GRANTEE fails to comply with any condition of this
Agreement at the time or in the manner provided for, the City may terminate this
Agreement if the default is not cured within fifteen (15) days after written notice is
provided to GRANTEE. The notice will set forth the items to be cured. If this Agreement
is terminated pursuant to this Section, GRANTEE will repay to the City any Grant funds
already delivered to GRANTEE under Section 3 of this agreement.
10. LŝŵŝƚaƚŝŽŶ ŽŶ GRANTEE͛Ɛ DaŵageƐ͖ Tŝŵe fŽƌ AƐƐeƌƚŝŶg Cůaŝŵ
a. In the event of a claim for damages by GRANTEE under this Agreement,
GRANTEE͛Ɛ damageƐ Ɛhall be limiƚed ƚo conƚƌacƚ damageƐ and GRANTEE hereby
expressly waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive,
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lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general
conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event GRANTEE wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or nature,
GRANTEE must first provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of
damages sought by the claim, within ninety (90) days of the facts and
circumstances giving rise to the claim. In the event GRANTEE fails to provide
such notice, GRANTEE shall waive all rights to assert such claim.
11. Representatives
a. CŝƚLJ͛Ɛ ReƉƌeƐeŶƚaƚŝǀe͘ The CiƚLJ͛Ɛ RepƌeƐenƚaƚiǀe foƌ ƚhe pƵƌpoƐe of ƚhiƐ
Agreement shall be Anna Rosenberry, Assistant City Manager, or such other
individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization
from or communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such
commƵnicaƚion oƌ ƐƵbmiƐƐion Ɛhall be diƌecƚed ƚo ƚhe CiƚLJ͛Ɛ RepƌeƐenƚaƚiǀe and
approvals or authorizations shall be is sued only by such Representative;
pƌoǀided͕ hoǁeǀeƌ͕ ƚhaƚ in edžigenƚ ciƌcƵmƐƚanceƐ ǁhen CiƚLJ͛Ɛ RepƌeƐenƚaƚiǀe iƐ
not available, GRANTEE may direct its communication or submission to other
designated City personnel or agents and may receive approvals or aut horization
from such persons.
b. GRANTEE͛Ɛ ReƉƌeƐeŶƚaƚŝǀe͘ GRANTEE͛Ɛ Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall Jennifer Beaston, Executive Director or such other individual as
GRANTEE shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication
with GRANTEE is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication
shall be directed to GRANTEE͛Ɛ RepƌeƐenƚaƚiǀe͖ pƌoǀided͕ hoǁeǀeƌ͕ ƚhaƚ in
exigent circumstances when GRANTEE͛Ɛ RepƌeƐenƚaƚiǀe iƐ noƚ aǀailable͕ CiƚLJ maLJ
direct its direction or communication to other designated GRANTEE personnel or
agents.
12. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
GRANTEE agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its agents, representatives,
employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City)
harmless against all third party claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses,
including reasonable defense attorney fees, which arise out of, relate to or result from
GRANTEE͛Ɛ (i) negligence, or (ii) willful or reckless misconduct.
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Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or
obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of
this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or
statutory rights of the indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such
indemnitee(s). GRANTEE͛Ɛ indemnificaƚion obligaƚionƐ Ƶndeƌ ƚhiƐ Secƚion Ɛhall be
without regard to and without any right to contribution from any insurance maintained
by City.
Should any indemnitee described herein be required to bring an action against GRANTEE
to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under
GRANTEE͛Ɛ applicable inƐƵƌance policies required below the indemnitee shall be entitled
to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to
indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines
GRANTEE was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the
indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In ƚhe eǀenƚ of an acƚion filed againƐƚ CiƚLJ ƌeƐƵlƚing fƌom ƚhe CiƚLJ͛Ɛ peƌfoƌmance Ƶndeƌ
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of
suit.
GRANTEE also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers,
agents or employees, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or
property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the
peƌfoƌmance of ƚhiƐ Agƌeemenƚ edžcepƚ ͞ƌeƐponƐibiliƚLJ foƌ hiƐ oǁn fƌaƵd͕ foƌ ǁillfƵl injƵƌLJ
to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether willful or
negligenƚ͟ aƐ peƌ Ϯϴ-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement.
In addition to and independent from the above, GRANTEE shall at GRANTEE͛Ɛ edžpenƐe
secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed
and authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities
and obligations specifically assumed by GRANTEE in this Section. The insurance coverage
shall not contain any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by GRANTEE in this
Section unless and to the extent coverage for such liability is not reasonably available.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the
City without limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to
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the City and GRANTEE shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance
and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as follows:
x WoƌkeƌƐ͛ CompenƐaƚion ʹ statutory;
x EmploLJeƌƐ͛ LiabiliƚLJ - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
x Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate
The City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial
General Liability policy. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form
suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or
non-renewal. The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to
delivery of Grant funds to GRANTEE. GRANTEE shall notify City within two (2) business
days of GRANTEE͛Ɛ ƌeceipƚ of noƚice ƚhaƚ anLJ ƌeƋƵiƌed inƐƵƌance coǀeƌage will be
terminated or GRANTEE͛Ɛ deciƐion ƚo ƚeƌminaƚe anLJ ƌeƋƵiƌed inƐƵƌance coǀeƌage foƌ anLJ
reason.
13. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay. GRANTEE agrees that all hiring by Grantee of
persons performing this Grant Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and
qualifications. GRANTEE will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in
accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations,
and contracts. GRANTEE will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from
employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition,
or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex,
age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender
identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the
position require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction.
GRANTEE represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with
the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana
Equal Pay Act). GRANTEE must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay
Act that Contractor has been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations
occurring during the term of this Agreement.
GRANTEE represents that it shall not engage in discriminatory practices. A discriminatory
practice occurs anytime a recipient of or applicant for services is denied services or has
some other negative action taken toward that recipient or applicant because of race,
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color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or
perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.
GRANTEE shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing
services under this Grant Agreement.
14. Public Meetings and Access to Public Records
a. Meetings of GRANTEE that pertain to the receipt or expenditure of Grant funds from
the City are subject to the open meeting requirements of Montana law, including
those set forth in Title 7, Chapter 1, Part 41, MCA and Title 2, Chapter 3, MCA. To
ensure compliance, GRANTEE will provide agendas for meetings that pertain to the
receipt or expenditure of Grant funds covered by this Agreement ƚo ƚhe CiƚLJ Cleƌk͛Ɛ
office no laƚeƌ ƚhan ϳϮ ǁoƌking hoƵƌƐ pƌioƌ ƚo meeƚing foƌ noƚice on ƚhe CiƚLJ͛Ɛ official
poƐƚing boaƌd and anLJ oƚheƌ ƐiƚeƐ deemed ƌeaƐonable bLJ ƚhe Cleƌk͛Ɛ office͘ In
addition, meeting minutes will be kept by GRANTEE and pƌoǀided ƚo ƚhe CiƚLJ Cleƌk͛Ɛ
office no later than 90 days after the meeting. These minutes shall be posted and
made aǀailable ƚo ƚhe pƵblic bLJ ƚhe CiƚLJ Cleƌk͛Ɛ office edžcepƚ foƌ ƚhoƐe minƵƚeƐ ƚaken
during a closed meeting in accordance with 2-3-203, MCA. Minutes taken during a
cloƐed meeƚing Ɛhall alƐo be pƌoǀided ƚo ƚhe CiƚLJ Cleƌk͛Ɛ office bƵƚ Ɛhall be handled
in accoƌdance ǁiƚh ƚhe CiƚLJ Cleƌk͛Ɛ ƌegƵlaƌ edžecƵƚiǀe ƐeƐƐion pƌoƚocol and kepƚ
private in a secured cabinet.
b. In accordance with 7-1-4144, MCA and subject to any applicable legal obligation to
protect and preserve individual confidential or private information, upon reasonable
request and at reasonable times during normal business hours, GRANTEE shall make
such records available for inspection and copying by members of the public.
GRANTEE may charge for such copying in accordance with the policies of the City,
which GRANTEE hereby adopts for such purposes.
c. To determine whether a meeting or part of a meeting may be clos ed to the public
and to determine whether information contained in GRANTEE documents is
protected by law from disclosure, GRANTEE may seek a determination of the City
Attorney at no cost to GRANTEE. Such request and determination shall not create
an attorney-client relationship between GRANTEE and the City.
15. AƚƚŽƌŶeLJ͛Ɛ FeeƐ aŶd CŽƐƚƐ͘ In the event it becomes necessary for a party to this
Agreement to retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement or to give any notice required herein, then the prevailing party shall be
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enƚiƚled ƚo ƌeaƐonable aƚƚoƌneLJ͛Ɛ feeƐ and coƐƚƐ͕ inclƵding feeƐ͕ ƐalaƌLJ͕ and coƐƚƐ of in -
house counsel to include City Attorney.
16. Integration and Modification. This document contains the entire agreement between
the parties and no statements, promises or inducements made by either party or agents
of either party not contained in this written Agreement may be considered valid or
binding. This Agreement may not be modified except by written agreement signed by
both parties.
17. Dispute Resolution
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents, employees,
or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior -level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlemen t agreements.
Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent,
disinterested mediator to assist in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a
court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions
of this Agreement.
18. No Assignment. GRANTEE may not subcontract or assign GRANTEE͛Ɛ ƌighƚƐ͕ inclƵding
the right to Grant payments, or any other rights or duties arising hereunder, without the
prior written consent of City.
19. No Third Party Beneficiary. The terms and provisions of this Agreement are intended
solely for the benefit of each party and their respective successors and assigns. It is not
ƚhe paƌƚieƐ͛ inƚenƚ ƚo confeƌ ƚhiƌd paƌƚLJ beneficiaƌLJ ƌighƚƐ Ƶpon anLJ oƚheƌ peƌƐon oƌ
entity.
20. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Montana without regard to conflict of law provisions. The Parties
agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within
Gallatin County, Montana.
21. Non-Waiver. A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of any
ƚeƌmƐ oƌ condiƚionƐ of ƚhiƐ Agƌeemenƚ doeƐ noƚ limiƚ ƚhe oƚheƌ paƌƚLJ͛Ɛ ƌighƚ ƚo enfoƌce
such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event
of any subsequent default or breach.
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22. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance of the Agreement shall continue in effect.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year
indicated below.
_______________________ Date: __________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
City of Bozeman
_______________________ Date: __________
Jennifer Beaston, Executive Director
GRANTEE
jen@crosscutmt.org
Approved as to form:
_______________________ Date: __________
Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
City of Bozeman
02/17/21
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Exhibit A
Exhibit A
Grant Proposal
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COVID Non‐Profit Grant Applications
Applicant Name: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Amount Requested: $ 10,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 10,000
General Category: Recreation
Detailed Description Submitted: Funding request attached.
Attachment: True
Contact Info: Nicki Bailey 3035266622 nicki@crosscutmt.org
Entity Address: PO Box 6400 ‐ Bozeman MT 59771
Other Entities Funding has been Requested From: Stranahan Foundation Yellowstone Club
Community Foundation MT State Childcare Covid‐19 Grant 35,000 7,500 30,000
Date Submitted: 12/18/2020 3:04:00 PM
Financial Information Submitted? True
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Crosscut Mountain Sports Center: Grant Writer Funding Request
We are requesting $10,000 in operating funds to support our grant writing efforts.
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center provides year-round recreation, sports training, and outdoor
education opportunities for everyone through our simple yet exceptional facilities and trails. At
CMSC, we are committed to providing accessible recreational opportunities and outdoor
experiences that connect people to nature and improve the physical and mental health of our
community members across the lifespan.
As a community gathering place, Covid-19 has had both positive and negative impacts on
Crosscut and our ability to serve our constituents. While it has caused operational changes and
financial loss, it brought about an opportunity for us to engage further with our community.
For example: we hosted NCAA Championships in March, and lost over $40,000 from the second
day of races being cancelled due to Covid. However, following our shutdown in mid-March, we
were able to keep our trails groomed and free to the public to use for 33 days, allowing many to
enjoy the power of nature while respecting health and safety guidelines.
While we were able to adapt as an organization and pivot our programming to meet social
distancing requirements, it has been harder to recover the lost revenue as a result of Covid-19.
We have had to cancel all other events, including fundraising events, which would have brought
both revenue and tourists to explore all that Crosscut has to offer. We estimate $50,000 in lost
event fundraising revenue, $2.1 million lost in individual donation, and $8,000 to be lost due
to no retail sales this season. We estimate that there will be other Nordic Center/Operational
costs lost due to various other Covid-related measures including reduced hours, reduced travel
of tourists visiting Crosscut and Montana, and reduced staff numbers to teach our program and
public lessons.
However, our long-term goal has been to, first and foremost, keep our commitments to staff
and to remain a community resource. We have not laid off or furloughed any staff, and we paid
out all winter employees for the remainder of their contracts in March. We are making
conservative operational and programmatic decisions so that we can stay open to the public
during the pandemic.
To make our operations more resilient and less dependent on individual donations and Nordic
Center revenue, we are growing our grant writing efforts, and especially looking for multi-year
funding opportunities. $10,000 would allow us to hire a local consultant for 6-12 months to
further strengthen our grant writing program so we can diversify our funding streams. Hiring a
local firm will help reinvest money back into a small business in the area. When our small
businesses thrive, so does our community. In addition to supporting local small businesses, we
are diversifying our fundraising streams so that we can explore more economic development
and tourism grants from the federal and state government. Expanding our fundraising to
include tourism grants will not only have an impact on our organization’s operations and
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sustainability, but it will increase the economic development of our community through
tourism dollars. This increased capacity to raise funds will allow our organization to maintain
operations and address the immediate, recreational needs of our community and provide
opportunities for continued health and wellness.
We don’t predict individual donations to grow quickly post-pandemic, and want to focus our
efforts on foundations and grantors that can continue to support our community programs
such as our renowned Ski Education Program, and our new para athlete development program.
Additionally, it is vital Crosscut remains free to the public throughout the Spring, Summer, Fall
and with accessible rates during the winter months.
Keeping our recreation and program opportunities accessible to all will help enhance the health
and wellness of our community and provide a space to get outdoors while maintaining social
distancing protocols. Research studies have shown that outdoor recreation has an effect on
improving health and well-being, enhancing social connections, connecting people with their
natural and cultural heritage, generating conservation revenue, contributing to local
economies, fostering local or indigenous identity, and developing positive attitudes and
behaviors in conservation. Literature on the subject also suggests that nature experiences and
physical activity outdoors have been associated with significant stress reduction, social and
mental well-being, reduced rates of obesity, low blood pressure, decreased cholesterol levels,
and other health benefits. Improving our fundraising efforts will allow us to meet the physical
and mental health needs of our community by providing low-cost, accessible recreation
opportunities for all ages and abilities throughout the year.
With a grant of $10,000 from the city to help recoup operation costs to expand our fundraising
capacity, Crosscut will be able to continue to provide exceptional programming, ski education
to local schools, and community centered recreation in 2021 and beyond. Support from the city
will allow us to provide more inclusive and accessible recreation opportunities for the
communities we serve and help maintain the health and well-being of our residents.
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