Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 31, 2026

33 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 31, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

From the program guidelines: “Applications due annually in the fall”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Must demonstrate proven longevity and viability
  • Consideration given to greater social, economic and environmental benefits to the community

Overview

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

How to Apply

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 (as of 2026-04-03):

  • 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

    What Old Greenwood Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $60K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $10K–$40K
    • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Truckee, CA.

    Example grants

    • Old Greenwood Master Assoc · Truckee, CA

      Community support

      $40K

    • Send It Foundation · Truckee, CA

      Community support

      $10K

    • Truckee Bike Park · Truckee, CA

      Community support

      $10K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Nonprofits
    • Environment
    • Education
    • Arts
    • Youth programs

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