How much funding does Light Up the Big Sky Grant provide?

Light Up the Big Sky Grant provides US $2,500 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Light Up the Big Sky Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Light Up the Big Sky Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Organizations without a 501 ( c ) (3) status; Governmental agency.

Light Up the Big Sky Grant

Town Pump Charitable Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The grant must be used for charitable purposes and primarily for the benefit of Montana citizens.
The organization must be able to provide a copy of the IRS determination letter showing non-profit status or provide evidence of governmental status.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations without a 501 ( c ) (3) status
Not eligible: Governmental agency
Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate based on religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
Not eligible: Political candidates, campaigns or organizationsIndividuals.
Not eligible: Capital campaigns or endowmentsMeetings, conferences or workshops.
Not eligible: Fundraising dinners, galas and events (in some limited instances a Town Pump corporate sponsorship may be available)

Overview

It invites local organizations to apply for grants to fund fireworks shows during the USA 250 celebrations on July 3 and 4, 2026. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities that can demonstrate their commitment to benefiting Montana citizens. This initiative highlights the foundation's mission to enhance community engagement and celebrate important milestones.

Eligibility

In general, an organization seeking financial support from the Foundation must be a 501(c)(3) or governmental entity. The grant must be used for charitable purposes and primarily for the benefit of Montana citizens. The organization must be able to provide a copy of the IRS determination letter showing non-profit status or provide evidence of governmental status.

Ineligibility

Although we would love to help everyone, the Foundation generally does not fund:Organizations without a 501 ( c ) (3) status or governmental agencyOrganizations that discriminate based on religion, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientationPolitical candidates, campaigns or organizationsIndividualsCapital campaigns or endowmentsMeetings, conferences or workshopsFundraising dinners, galas and events (in some limited instances a Town Pump corporate sponsorship may be available)

What Town Pump Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 622
Total given: $2.83M
Median grant: $1,000
Range: $500–$111K

By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Butte, MT; Helena, MT; Billings, MT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.