Community Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Grants Program
Funder: Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc (MMCF)
Geographic Scope: Eastern Sierra Corridor (Mammoth Lakes and surrounding communities including Inyo County, Mono County, Bishop, and surrounding areas)
Focus Areas:
- Fall/Winter Cycle: Typically closes in November
- Spring/Summer Cycle: Applications accepted until March 24 (as noted for 2025 cycle)
Grant Cycle Information
MMCF operates on a semi-annual grant cycle with Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer application periods:Eligible Organizations
Schools, school districts, educational programs, athletic teams, community organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits in the Eastern Sierra region.- Tutoring and academic support
- Library expansions
- Music and arts programs
- College and career preparation tours
- STEM programs
- Alternative education/outdoor programs
- Adult transition programs
Focus Areas (Based on Recent Awards)
Educational Programs:Athletic Programs:
Ski PE Programs:
- Ski PE Programs: $193,000 distributed to 19 programs
- Athletic Programs: $41,000 distributed to 9 programs
- Educational Programs: $49,000 distributed to 11 programs
- District Support: $150,000 to Mammoth Unified School District for online learning flexibility
- Total: Approximately $283,000+ distributed
Recent Award Information (2024 Fall/Winter Cycle)
- 55% of students in Eastern Sierra school districts are economically disadvantaged
- Diverse student populations including English learners, indigenous youth, low-income families
- Rural/remote communities with limited access to enrichment programs
Student Demographics Served
Contact Information
Website: mammothfoundation.org Geographic Service Area: Eastern Sierra Corridor including Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, Inyo County, Mono CountyHow to Apply
Grant Application Process
1. Check Application Status
- Visit mammothfoundation.org for current application cycle status
- Spring/Summer applications typically open in early 2025
- Fall/Winter applications typically open in summer
2. Prepare Application Materials
- Organization information and background
- Project/program description and goals
- Detailed budget breakdown
- How grant funds will be used
- Community impact and outcomes
- Student population served (demographics, needs)
- Organizational capacity to execute project
3. Submit Application
- Online submission through foundation portal
- Deadline: Midnight on the specified date (e.g., March 24 for Spring/Summer 2025 cycle)
4. Application Review
- Foundation reviews all applications
- Decisions announced following review period
- Organization mission and background
- Project details and timeline
- Budget and fund allocation
- Number of youth impacted
- How program supports educational/athletic goals
- Community partnerships and support
- Organizational capacity and staffing
Required Information
- Focus on youth outcomes and community impact
- Clear budget documentation
- Demonstration of community need
- Alignment with foundation's educational and athletic focus
- Supporting evidence of program effectiveness
Key Application Considerations
What Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 37
- Total given
- $721K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $2,000–$150K
- By dollars: California >99%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Mammoth Lakes, CA; Bishop, CA; Lee Vining, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 54% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Mammoth Unified School District · Mammoth Lakes, CA
Alternative Education Programs
$150K
Bishop Union High School · Bishop, CA
Band and Choir Program and Athletic Prog
$120K
Mammoth High School · Mammoth Lakes, CA
Athletic Programs
$79K
Bishop Home Street Middle School · Bishop, CA
Alternative Education
$49K
Mammoth Elementary School · Mammoth Lakes, CA
MES Student Succeed Program
$45K
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