
Improving our community
Building strong nonprofits
Whitefish Community Foundation’s Community Grant Program is administered on a quarterly granting cycle. Nonprofits are able to apply once annually for a maximum of $2,000 to benefit programs or projects based in the Flathead Valley. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to participate in the Community Grant Program, unless you have been accepted to participate in the 2018 Great Fish Community Challenge. Participation in any other granting program, including those from other community foundations, does not preclude you from applying and receiving a grant from us. Complete Community Grant Program application and guidelines will be available when you log in to apply.
Community Grant Program Dates
CYCLE
Winter: January 2 – March 29, 2018
Spring: March 30 – June 28, 2018
Summer: June 29 – September 27, 2018
Fall: September 28 – December 27, 2018
DEADLINE
March 29, 2018 at 4:00 PM
June 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM
September 27, 2018 at 4:00 PM
December 27, 2018 at 4:00 PM
You will need your Organizational information, including your Tax ID number, and the contact information for your Executive Officer.
Whitefish Community Foundation has awarded over $442,100 Major Community Project Grants since the programs inception in 2010. In 2017, three Major Grants were awarded:
Major Community Project Grants are normally $10,000 awards and up, and are given to support capital projects and programs that benefit our community.
The Major Community Project Grant Program is at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Inquires can be sent by email to Whitefish Community Foundation.
Whitefish Lake Institute -Decontamination Station 2017
Whitefish Theatre Company for Act II Lobby Addition 2015 and Projector 2012.
Whitefish Legacy Partners – Beaver Lakes Conservation 2013
Emergency Grant requests are accepted from nonprofits with true emergencies for unexpected needs. An application is required. Please contact us if you have questions.
Number of Nonprofits receiving Community Grant support in 2017
Amount Awarded in the 2017 Community Grant Program
Awarded in 2017 from the Micro and Emergency Grant Programs
Total Community Grants awarded since program began in 2000
Please give us a call at 406-863-1781
Whitefish Community Foundation is a philanthropic partner to many nonprofits serving the greater Whitefish area. If your nonprofit has received a grant please list Whitefish Community Foundation in your marketing materials and include our logo wherever possible.
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Where the COMMUNITY is INSPIRED
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