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Cultural Council

The Adams County Cultural Council (ACCC) recommends SCFD funding disbursement to Tier III organizations serving Adams County. In 2024, the Adams County Cultural Council awarded nearly $2.5 million to more than 90 organizations that bring arts, culture, science, and history to our schools, communities, and residents.

Contact

Zoe Ocampo, Cultural Arts Manager
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8028 | Email

Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd. Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8072 | Email

Colorful bear graphic above text: "We Fund Culture. SCFD" in yellow and pink.

Tier III Organization Resources

To request the documents below, please click here.

  • Scoring Criteria
  • 2025 Grant Guidelines

SCFD Tier III Resources and Funding Information

Interested in becoming a Tier III SCFD organization, or just want to learn more about SCFD?

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

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View Upcoming Meetings Below

Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Meeting

Virtual

Minutes | Agenda

Thursday, Mar. 20, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Kick-off Meeting & 2025 Process (Dinner: 5 p.m./Meeting: 5:30 p.m.)

In-Person - Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton

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Thursday, Apr. 3, 5 p.m.
Study Session #1

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Thursday, Apr. 10, 5 p.m.
Study Session #2

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Thursday, Apr. 17, 5 p.m.
Study Session #3

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Thursday, Apr. 24, 5 p.m.
Study Session #4

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Thursday, May 8, 5 p.m.
Study Session #5

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Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m.
Study Session #6

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Thursday, June 5, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Funding Allocation Meeting (Funding Proposal Presentation)

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Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Retreat (Dinner: 5 p.m./Meeting: 5:30 p.m.)

In-Person - Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton

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Thursday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Final Meeting

Join the Meeting

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If you are interested in becoming a member of the Adams County Cultural Council, learn more here.

Cultural Council Members
Joyce Downing, Chair Carrie Hausfather
Aaron Vega, Vice-Chair Kerry Laing
Ericka Hernandez, Secretary Dana Manyothane, SCFD Liaison
Susan Beyda Zoe Ocampo, Adams County Liaison
Emily Burr Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator
Larry Dunn