Ouray County Response Fund – Tri-County Health Network

🏠What is the OCRF?

The Ouray County Response Fund (OCRF) is a local emergency assistance fund supporting residents of Ouray County who are experiencing an unexpected, non-recurring crisis. This fund helps individuals stay in their homes and maintain employment (if employed) by providing financial assistance for basic needs or property tax relief.

OCRF is part of the Good Neighbor Fund and is managed by the Telluride Foundation. In 2024, the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners allocated funding to expand OCRF’s reach and impact. Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) administers the OCRF program on behalf of the community.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for OCRF assistance, applicants must meet the following requirements:

🏘 Residency: Have lived in Ouray County for at least 12 consecutive months

💡 Crisis: Be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected financial hardship

🚫 Exhaustion of Resources: Show that all other options have been exhausted

📈 Stability Plan: Explain how financial stability will be maintained after assistance

See full list of criteria here – 2025-OCRF-criteria.pdf

💵 Types of Financial Assistance

1. Property Tax Relief

Up to $2,000 per calendar year

Must be for the primary residence in Ouray County

Must provide the Ouray County property tax notice

May reapply for tax assistance each year, if funds are available

2. Emergency Assistance (Non-Tax Needs)

Up to $2,000 once every two years

Covers needs like rent, utility bills, food, car repairs, medical expenses, and more

📄 What You’ll Need to Apply

Please prepare and upload the following documentation:

Completed Application (choose the appropriate form below)

Proof of Residency (lease, mortgage statement, or property tax bill)

Proof of Employment (pay stub or employer letter)

Copy of Ouray County Property Tax Notice (if applicable)

Copies of Current Bills (rent, utilities, medical, etc.)

Written Explanation

What crisis occurred

What resources have you already tried

How you’ll maintain stability in the future

📝 How to Apply

Download the Emergency Assistance Application form
Complete the form digitally using Adobe Reader or by hand.
Save the file with your name and submission date.
Upload the completed application and all supporting documents below:

Upload Documents

*** Please make sure all uploads are in PDF, JPG, or PNG format and under 2MB ***

Upload Completed Application Here

Upload Proof of Employment Here (Paystubs, offer letter, etc.)

Upload Copy of Lease Agreement or Mortgage Statement Here

Upload Copies of All Financial Bills Here (Car, electricity, insurance etc.)

Bill 1

Bill 2

Bill 3

Bill 4

Bill 5

Bill 6

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone/Cell (Format: 123-456-7890)*

Email*

Today's Date*

How did you hear about this fund?*

Please tell us how you heard about this fund.

Please specify:

Release of Information Consent
By submitting this application, I understand that my information may include protected health information. I authorize the release of my information to any person or agency necessary to meet my service needs, including, but not limited to, vendors and partner agencies. This information will be used solely for the purpose of assessing, arranging, and meeting my individual service needs. I release Tri-County Health Network and its partners from any liability related to the sharing of this information.

If you get a message that says, "There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later," just click "Submit" again.

If you continue to get an error message, please call (970.708.7096) M-F 8 -5 for assistance.

🤝 Need Help or Have Questions?

We’re here to support you through the process.

📞 Call: 970-708-7096
📧 Email: GNF@tchnetwork.org
📍 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

💬 Hear From Our Community

“OCRF helped me stay in my home when I was recovering from surgery and out of work. I don’t know what I would have done without it.”
— Ouray County Resident

Want to share your story? Email us at GNF@tchnetwork.org

🌄 About the Fund

Generous local donors created the Ouray County Response Fund, which is part of the Good Neighbor Fund, which has supported Western Slope communities for over 15 years. Ouray County Commissioner also supports the fund. Your support helps neighbors in crisis regain stability and stay rooted in our community.

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