ABOUT THE HOLLAND OPPORTUNITY FUND

The Holland Opportunity Fund was established in 2025 through a generous $20,000 founding
gift from Marilyn Holland to ensure that Durango School District students (grades PK–12) can
pursue passions and opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach due to financial
hardship. Awards may support pursuits in academics, arts, STEM, music, athletics, leadership,
or other areas of personal growth. There are currently no recommended limits on award
amounts per recipient; DEF may revisit guidelines as community needs and fund sustainability
evolve. Additionally, Marilyn Holland expressed interest in providing a portion (approximately
25% of each annual gift) in grant award(s) to teachers applying for funding to provide
life-changing opportunities for groups of students. Teacher recipients of these funds must apply
through the DEF Grant Application and will be selected by the grants committee.