Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grantmaking Program

Geographic Scope: Carbon County, Montana

Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation

Overview: Annual grant program offering small, one-year grants to Carbon County nonprofits and grassroots projects. Grant funds are generated by earnings from the Foundation's permanent endowment and special Donor Advised Fund "Imagine If..."

Focus Areas:

  • Arts and culture

  • Education

  • Environment

  • Health

  • Social services
  • Eligibility:

  • Carbon County nonprofits

  • Grassroots projects

  • Established tax exempt organizations or small, grassroots efforts (funding and primary benefit must stay within Carbon County)
  • Award Details:

  • Maximum award: Up to $1,000

  • One-year grants

  • Grant monies must be spent for the stated need or purpose

  • Funds shall not become part of recipient's endowment fund or general operating fund

  • Awards are not transferable
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (406) 446-2820

  • Address: 122 Hauser Avenue South, Red Lodge, MT 59068

  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday or by appointment
  • Past Grant Recipients:
    Beartooth Backcountry Horsemen, Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery, Red Lodge Area Food Partnership, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kids Corner, Beartooth Little League, Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation, Beartooth Recreational Trails Association, Red Lodge Proud & Beautiful, Red Lodge Lions Club (funded projects: trail building, outfield improvements, community gardens, Shakespeare in the Park, Montana Wounded Warrior Project)

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Obtain Application Form
    - Download online at the Foundation website
    - Pick up at Foundation office: 122 Hauser Avenue South, Red Lodge, MT 59068

    2. Complete Application
    - Simple application form
    - Describe project/need and how grant will be used

    3. Submit Application
    - Email or mail to Foundation
    - Must be received by deadline

    4. Timeline
    - Applications reviewed after deadline
    - Grants are one-year only

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Description of specific need or purpose

  • Identification of focus area (arts/culture, education, environment, health, or social services)

  • Project details and budget
  • Contact for Questions:

  • Phone: (406) 446-2820

  • Email: kristen@rlacf.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsgrassrootssmall-grantsartseducationenvironmenthealthcaresocial-services

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