Gianforte Family Foundation Grant

The Gianforte Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Montana that empower individuals and families to achieve sustainable improvements in their lives. With a focus on education, family strengthening, and relationship restoration, the foundation encourages projects that directly benefit Montanans. Since its inception in 2004, it has contributed over $130 million to various initiatives. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and reapply annually, as the foundation does not automatically renew grants.

Note: Before submitting an application contact us for a consultation. We want to learn more about your project and offer counsel on whether your project is a good match with our foundation.
Since its creation the foundation has become one of the top giving foundations in Montana, giving more than $130 million to initiatives that align with our mission, vision, and focus.
Partnership Eligibility
The Gianforte Family Foundation partners with organizations that equip people to improve their lives in a sustainable way.

Eligibility

You are a non-profit with a 501(c)(3) tax filing status.Your non-profit organization fits within one or more of our focus areas:Equipping Montanans through EducationStrengthening Families through MinistriesRestoring Individuals through RelationshipsYour non-profit work is being done in Montana or your project directly impacts Montanans.All approved requests must reapply each year for funding.In general, we give organizations one grant per year.

Ineligibility

We do not automatically renew grants.If your project does not have direct benefit to Montanans, our foundation may not be the best fit.Multiple requests within a single year are discouraged.We do not generally fund more than 50% of a project (and in most cases, less).