First Federal Foundation - Winter 2026 Grant Cycle (Southern Idaho)
Funding Amount
$1K – $5K
Deadline
November 20, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
Geography
- Idaho
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals
- Not eligible: Political causes
- Not eligible: Religious organizations
- Not eligible: Private clubs
Overview
The First Federal Foundation (First Federal Bank, Twin Falls, Idaho) awards grants twice a year to nonprofits across Southern Idaho, focused on capital projects that provide lasting community benefit. The Winter 2026 cycle accepts applications October 1 through November 20, 2026; the board decides in December.
Awards are generally $1,000-$5,000 for capital items such as equipment, technology, furniture and facility improvements.
Full eligibility text
Organizations exempt under IRC 170(c)(1), 170(c)(2) or 501(c)(3) serving Southern Idaho, including the Magic Valley, Treasure Valley and Mini-Cassia area.
Ineligibility
Does not fund individuals, political causes, religious organizations or private clubs.
How to Apply
Apply online via the Foundation page (bankfirstfed.com/Foundation) by November 20, 2026. Provide EIN, year of incorporation, area served, project description and costs (budgets/bids), timeline and amount requested. Questions: foundation@bankfirstfed.com.
What First Federal Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 34
- Total given
- $105K
- Median grant
- $2,855
- Range
- $1,000–$5,000
- 100% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, where this grant's project is located.
- Top recipient cities: Twin Falls, ID; Kimberly, ID; Buhl, ID.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 82% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Idaho Food Bank · Meridian, ID
Loading dock improvements
$5,000
Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Ctr · Twin Falls, ID
Equine equipment
$5,000
Astegos Inc · Garden City, ID
Electric pallet jack
$5,000
Uscri Refugee Programs · Twin Falls, ID
50 bicycles
$5,000
Castleford School District · Castleford, ID
Fire alarm system
$4,998
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Capital projects
- Education
- Health human services
- Community development
- Arts culture
Project Locations
- ID
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