Annual Grant Cycle

Geographic Scope: Tahoe-Truckee area (Truckee, North Lake Tahoe region; communities of Old Greenwood, Gray's Crossing, the Village at Northstar, and Mountainside)

Focus Areas:

• Environmental programs
• Educational programs
• Cultural programs
• Social programs
• Youth programs (special focus)

Funding History:

• 2025: Over $500,000 in grants awarded to 30+ non-profit organizations and programs
• Since 2003: $12,145,000 in total grants and scholarships awarded

What They Support:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
• Regional environmental, educational, athletic and cultural endeavors
• Programs serving local youth
• Community events

What They Don't Fund:

• Individuals
• Political organizations

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Must demonstrate proven longevity and viability
• Consideration given to greater social, economic and environmental benefits to the community

Contact Information:

• Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation
• P.O. Box 2426, Truckee, CA 96160
• Email: info@tmrfoundation.com

Recent Grant Recipients (2025): Achieve Tahoe, Adventure Risk Challenge, Aim High, Arts for the Schools, Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, Clean Up Lake Tahoe, Fine Arts North Tahoe, Music Program, Friends of Truckee Library, Gateway Mountain Center, Gray's Crossing Trails & Concert Series, Headwaters Science Institute, High Fives Foundation, Little Gems, Northstar KidZone Museum, Northstar Community Services District, North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services, Northstar Team Foundation, Old Greenwood Transportation, Sagehen Outdoor Education Program, Send It Foundation, Sierra Community House, Sierra Senior Services, Sierra Watershed Educational Partnership (SWEP), SOS Outreach, Tahoe Food Hub, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, Tahoe Nordic, Search and Rescue, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Tahoe Truckee School of Music, Trout Unlimited - Truckee, Truckee Dirt Union, Truckee Elementary - Mini Grit, Truckee Community Cares, Truckee River Watershed Council, Truckee Trails Foundation

Grant Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications due annually in the fall
• Grant decisions made by January 1st
• Funds paid in the first quarter of the year

Current Status:

• 2026 grant cycle is now closed
• Information about the 2027 grant cycle will be posted when available

Application Details:

• Submit based on organizational needs
• All 501(c)(3) non-profits can submit
• Foundation supports many different organizations each year (not just one)

Questions:
Contact info@tmrfoundation.com