Rainbow Crosswalk Restoration Project 2026
Dear Community Partners,
We invite businesses and community partners to sponsor a color of the Rainbow Crosswalk. Each sponsor may choose a color on a first-come, first-served basis and will be recognized as the sponsor of that color and as a sponsor of the Rainbow Crosswalk restoration project.
Sponsor a Color – $1,000
Organizations and businesses are invited to become a Color Sponsor for $1,000 or by making a gift of any amount. Color sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
As a Color Sponsor, you will:
Choose one of the eight colors of Missoula's Rainbow Crosswalk to sponsor.
Be recognized by EmpowerMT as the official sponsor of your selected color and of the Rainbow Crosswalk Restoration Project.
Receive recognition in a new informational plaque adjacent to the crosswalk, EmpowerMT's e-newsletter, social media, project marketing materials, and community communications surrounding the restoration and rededication event.
Help preserve a lasting symbol of safety, belonging, and inclusion in the heart of Downtown Missoula.
Each color carries its own symbolic meaning:
Red – Life
Orange – Healing
Yellow – Sunlight
Green – Nature
Blue – Harmony & Peace
Purple/Violet – Spirit
Brown – Indigenous Communities
Black – People of Color
Community sponsorships of any amount are also welcome. Any funds raised beyond the project's estimated $9,500 cost will be used for future maintenance and preservation of the Rainbow Crosswalk, ensuring it continues to serve as a vibrant symbol of inclusion for years to come.
Next steps to sponsor a color:
Contact Chloe Lyons to confirm your sponsorship and learn which colors are currently available.
Select your preferred color (available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Complete your sponsorship commitment and coordinate recognition opportunities with EmpowerMT.
For more information or to reserve a color, please contact:
Chloe Lyons
Grants & Communications Specialist
(406) 541-6891