Grants available to benefit Blaine County

Press release

HELENA —  The Montana Community Foundation announced a grant cycle to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County.

Grants will be made from the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation by Warren Ross in 1997. Financial support for this grant program also comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, established by Warren Ross as well. Grant applications will be accepted from Aug. 15 trhough Oct. 15, 2023.

Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. While grants must be used for projects benefiting communities or residents in Blaine County, the grantee organization does not need to be based in Blaine County.

Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to local residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. For example, past projects include repairs to the city pool, creation of a skate park, and courses for local EMTs. Ineligible projects include conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and partisan or sectarian activities.

Grant requests are reviewed by the Blaine County Community Grantmaking Committee. Only one application is allowed per organization. The grant process is competitive and incomplete applications will not be considered.

To apply for a grant, people can access the online application at https://mtcf.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant . Only online applications will be accepted.

People with questions can contact MCF Local Community Foundation Program Officer Taylor Crowl at 406-603-4913 or taylor@mtcf.org .