How much funding does Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant?

Eligible applicants: State, Tribal, or local government agencies. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; Tax-exempt status.

How often is Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant offered?

Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant has 2 deadlines a year: September 22, October 22. The next deadline is expected October 22, 2026.

Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Capacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: October 22, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: September 22 · October 22

From the program guidelines: “Application portal open: September 22 – October 22”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

State, Tribal, or local government agencies

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Operational infrastructure development
Organizational resiliency
Strategic/business planning
Must serve communities in the greater Big Sky region

Overview

Capacity Building Grant

One-time grant to support operational infrastructure development, organizational resiliency, or strategic/business planning. This grant includes a requirement for participation in organizational capacity assessment and select trainings and/or technical assistance.

Geographic Scope: Greater Big Sky region, within Gallatin and Madison Counties where the Big Sky workforce resides

Funding Priorities:

Livability: Affordable housing, childcare, food security, transportation
Health & Wellness: Physical and behavioral health services, recreational opportunities, affordable care
Environment: Protection of wildlife and natural resources
Arts & Culture: Creative expression and cultural connection
Education: Safe, accessible, high quality and diverse lifelong learning

Eligible Uses:

Operational infrastructure development
Organizational resiliency
Strategic/business planning

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
Tax-exempt educational institutions
State, Tribal, or local government agencies
Must serve communities in the greater Big Sky region
By invitation only

Special Requirements: Grantees must participate in organizational capacity assessment and select trainings and/or technical assistance determined in conjunction with Foundation staff through regular check-ins and meetings.

Grant Cycles: Foundation is moving to one grant cycle annually hosted each fall beginning in 2026.

Website: yellowstoneclubfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: By invitation only

Selected partner organizations receive invitation from Foundation
Applicants create account with Submittable grant management software
Applications submitted through online portal

Review Timeline:

Invitations issued: Week of September 15
Application portal open: September 22 – October 22
Award decisions: December

Selection Criteria:
Generally favored proposals include:

Ability to provide metrics on grant's impact
Evidence of collaboration with other nonprofits
Fiscal responsibility
Matching funds for program sustainability
Commitment to continuous improvement

Post-Award Requirements:

Participation in organizational capacity assessment
Participation in select trainings and/or technical assistance
Regular check-ins and meetings with Foundation staff

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What Yellowstone Club Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 42
Total given: $2.26M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,000–$500K

By dollars: Montana 97%, Massachusetts 3%. Top recipient cities: Bozeman, MT; Big Sky, MT; Gallatin Gatewa, MT.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Big Sky Community Housing Tru · Big Sky, MT

Housing conservation

$500K
Big Sky School District · Gallatin Gatewa, MT

Health and tiny house projects

$478K
Wellnes in Action · Big Sky, MT

Affordable counseling program

$165K
Big Sky Community Org · Big Sky, MT

Community center

$121K
The Help Center · Bozeman, MT

Mental health campus acquisition

$100K