How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Community Grants provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The deadline is November 1, 2026.

Community Grants

SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

November 1, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Program Overview:
Spur Community Foundation's Community Grants support organizations that enrich the quality of life in the Wood River Valley. These grants support a wide range of initiatives including arts and culture, youth programs, education, environmental conservation, housing, and health services.

Geographic Scope:
Wood River Valley, Idaho (Blaine County area)

Focus Areas:

Arts and culture

Education

Youth programs and athletics

Health and human services

Environmental conservation and trails

Community services and enrichment

General operating support

Specific program projects and capital improvements

Award Information:

Individual grants capped at $10,000

2024 cycle awarded $178,218 to 19 organizations

Funds allocated by Spur are awarded in full

Application Timeline:

Second grant cycle of the year (typically fall/winter)

Applications open with Letters of Inquiry due February 1

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Must serve Wood River Valley community

Organizations of various sizes and ages welcome

What They Fund:

Program expansion and improvement

Operating support

Capital projects and equipment

Capacity building initiatives

Youth programming

Community enrichment activities

Contact:

Spur Community Foundation

180 East Avenue, Ketchum, ID 83340

PO Box 6184, Ketchum, ID 83340

Phone: (208) 450-2600

Email: askus@spurfoundation.org

Website: spurfoundation.org

Background:
Community Grants are the second of two annual grant cycles. Since 2017, Spur has awarded over $3 million to local nonprofits. Grants are evaluated by Spur's Grants Committee and confirmed by the Board of Directors. 100% of donor contributions go directly to nonprofits as Spur's operating expenses are covered by board members and volunteers. Donors contribute to various Funds (Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Housing, Health & Human Services) which are pooled and granted based on applications and Spur's knowledge of community needs.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
- Due: February 1 annually
- Submit through Nonprofit Portal at spurfoundation.org

2. Full Application (if invited)
- Selected organizations invited to submit complete proposals
- Request details on program/project, budget, organizational capacity

3. Review and Evaluation
- Spur's Grants Committee reviews applications
- Committee considers:
- Organization's track record and capacity
- Project alignment with community needs
- Budget reasonableness
- Feasibility of implementation
- Board of Directors reviews Committee recommendations

4. Award Notification
- Winners announced following Board decision
- Unfunded requests communicated to organizations

Required Materials:

Letter of Inquiry (initial submission)

Full proposal (if advanced)

Budget and financial information

Organizational background

Project details and timeline

Notes:

Applications capped at $10,000 per organization

Some funded projects may have unfunded portions

Spur actively connects unfunded requests with interested donors

Nonprofit Services Director available for consultation