First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Grants

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: First Interstate Bank
Amount: More than US $2,500
Last Updated: January 07, 2026

Summary

The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation focuses on strengthening communities by providing grants primarily to nonprofits assisting low- and moderate-income individuals. In 2023, they awarded $9.2 million across their footprint, emphasizing projects with significant community impact. Grants are recommended by local First Interstate Bank branches and are evaluated based on the nonprofit's leadership, financial stability, and community benefit. Areas of ineligibility include individual projects and those that do not demonstrate a substantial community impact.

Overview

To help meet the unique needs across our footprint, local branch leadership is empowered to recommend and provide funding based on the needs of their respective communities. Each Market has a designated Community Giving Representative. This person will review incoming requests for support for their assigned area. All requests are traditionally reviewed monthly and must be submitted online through the appropriate link below. You will receive an email with a decision upon review. Please apply only once. Grants and donations are evaluated based on the community partner’s organizational background, community benefit and support, the strength of the organization’s leadership, and the organization’s financial stability. Grants and donations are awarded after careful consideration by the local Market, Foundation staff, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Recipients of philanthropic gifts include civic and community, arts and culture, K-12 and higher education, health, human services, and sustainability-related organizations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation only awards grants to organizations with a tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, organizations that qualify as publicly supported in Section 509 (a) of the Code, or applicants that can present evidence they are a legally established unit of government.The Foundation only grants to organizations recommended by local First Interstate Bank branches.