2026 Community Grant Program Agreement - The Literacy ProjectLetter of Agreement Page 1
Letter of Agreement Between
The Literacy Project and Town of Avon, Colorado
Ms. Colleen Gray
The Literacy Project
P.O Box 608
Minturn, CO 81645
Dear Ms. Gray:
The Town of Avon is pleased to provide funding to The Literacy Project in fiscal year 2026. The work of The Literacy
Project is important to the Avon community and on behalf of Avon’s residents, the Avon Town Council would like to
express its appreciation for your passion and commitment to the program by awarding Town funds as described in
this Letter of Agreement.
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement (Agreement) is to formalize the understandings for the Town of Avon’s
financial contribution.
Agency: The Literacy Project
Project: Adult Literacy Programs
Town of Avon Contribution:
Cash: One Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($1,500)
Use of Funds: The use of the Town of Avon funds, and any in-kind services, are described in the Town of Avon
Community Funding Application (Funding Application), submitted to the Town of Avon by The Literacy Project.
Funding for the program was approved by the Town Council in the 2026 Town of Avon General Fund Budget on
December 9, 2025.
Agreement Term: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Schedule for Use of Funds: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Funding Conditions:
• Fully meet the terms of the Funding Application and special funding conditions, if any, as stated below.
• Consult with the Communications & Marketing Manager with respect to the appropriate use of the Town of Avon
logo and brand, including the placement of the Town of Avon logo on marketing and promotional materials
associated with the project, as appropriate to the level of funding from the Town. Within ten (10) business days
of the close of the project The Literacy Project shall deliver to the Communications & Marketing Manager a Post
Event/Project Report to assist in measuring the impact of the event on the local economy, vibrancy and needs
of the community. The Report shall include the number of direct persons served and fees for services, at a
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minimum. The Literacy Project is encouraged to meet with the Communications & Marketing Manager early in
the year to define metrics and objectives for the Report.
Town of Avon Responsibilities:
• The Communications & Marketing Manager is the responsible representative for the Town of Avon and for
overseeing The Literacy Project’s project administration. The Communications & Marketing Manager should be
contacted with any questions and to coordinate the needs of the funded project: Elizabeth Wood,
Communications & Marketing Manager, (970) 748-4087, ewood@avon.org.
• Ninety percent (90%) of the grant funds will be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of a signed agreement.
The remaining ten percent (10%) will be paid upon receipt of the Post Event/Project Report and submittal of an
invoice, unless agreed to otherwise by the Communications & Marketing Manager.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall constitute or The Literacy Project or any of its employees as employees
of the Town of Avon, and thereby, The Literacy Project its subcontractors or any person directly or indirectly
employed by it are not entitled to Town of Avon worker’s compensation benefits or any benefit contemplated by a
Town of Avon employer/employee relationship.
Authorized Signatures:
Colleen Gray, The Literacy Project: I duly represent that I am authorized to represent The Literacy Project in
reviewing, agreeing and signing this Agreement. My signature to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of the terms
of this Agreement, special conditions for use of the funds awarded, if any, The Literacy Project’s responsibilities as
stated above.
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Town of Avon
SIGNATURE: ____________________
PRINTED NAME: ___________________________
TITLE: __________________________
DATE: ___________________________
Colleen Gray (Feb 2, 2026 14:36:42 MST)
Colleen Gray
Colleen Gray
Executive Director
02/02/2026
Communications & Marketing Manager
02/02/2026
Elizabeth Wood