How much funding does Connect! Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Connect! Grants?

The deadline is April 25, 2026.

Connect! Grants

North Yellowstone Education Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 25, 2026

17 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Connect! Grants

Overview: Connect! Grants is a classroom grants program that supports projects filling educational gaps, promoting health and wellness, and reaching a wide range of students.

Geographic Scope: Gardiner, Montana area; Gardiner Public Schools

Focus Areas:

Educational projects that fill gaps

Health and wellness initiatives

Projects serving a wide range of students

Innovative educational opportunities

Key Principles:

Community-driven: Respond to community needs

Community-funded: Entirely funded by donations and grants

Community-evaluated: Funded projects chosen by a committee of community members

Evaluation Criteria:

Impact: Applications that make a difference and serve a wide range of students

Need: Applications that fulfill a crucial need in the community

Mission alignment: Work with community to build sustainable support and enhance innovative educational opportunities for students, teachers, and community members in partnership with Gardiner Public Schools

Funding History:

2025-2026: Gardiner School 8th Grade Ecology Trip with EPI Yellowstone (five-day Winter Ecology course providing 20-25 hours of hands-on coursework in biology, wildlife ecology, and scientific method)

Contact Information:

North Yellowstone Education Foundation

P.O. Box 166

Gardiner, MT 59030

admin@GardinerNYEF.org

Reimbursement: Grant funds are reimbursable upon receipt of a final report.

How to Apply

1. Complete application via the Application Link provided on the website
2. Upload Budget Template - The Budget Template is required to be uploaded into the application
3. Submit through online portal - All applications must be entered in the application link