2026 Community Grants

Geographic Scope: Montana (statewide focus)

Mission Alignment: Projects that align with the Red Ants Pants Foundation's mission pillars:

• Develop and expand leadership roles for women
• Preserve and support working family farms and ranches
• Enrich and promote rural communities

Foundation Values:

• Recognize and cultivate a strong work ethic
• Encourage and build self-reliance, especially for women
• Educate the public on the importance of maintaining traditional work skills
• Provide opportunities for people with different perspectives to connect, build bridges, and discover common ground

Funding Source: Proceeds from the Red Ants Pants Music Festival

Historical Impact: As of the 2026 cycle, the Red Ants Pants Foundation has granted over $200,000 to well over 130 entities across nearly every corner of Montana over 12+ grant cycles

Eligibility: Eligible individuals or organizations must:

• Have a mission and values in alignment with the Foundation
• Demonstrate that the grant award will be used in a way that furthers the mission and values of the Red Ants Pants Foundation

Contact Information:

• Address: 206 East Main Street, PO Box 637, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
• Phone: (406) 209-8236
• Email: info@redantspantsfoundation.org

Application Process

Status: The 2026 Grant Application is now closed.

Additional Resources:

• Applicants are encouraged to review the Grantmaking Guidelines available on the foundation's website at https://www.redantspantsfoundation.org/grants