Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 22, 2026

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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”

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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

  • Construction
  • Renovation
  • Land purchase
  • Other capital projects or campaigns

Overview

Capital Grant

Overview: One-time investment in the growth or expansion of a partner organization to meet a specific need. Supports construction, renovation, land purchase, or other capital projects or campaigns.

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:

  • Construction

  • Renovation

  • Land purchase

  • Other capital projects or campaigns
  • 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
  • Grant Cycles: Foundation is moving to one grant cycle annually hosted each fall beginning in 2026.

    Contact: Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

  • 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
  • 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.
    • 17% 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

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscapitalaffordable-housingchild-carefood-securityenvironmentartseducation

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