Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation Grant

Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

The Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preserving cultural, natural, and human resources in the Lower Flathead Valley. With a mission to unite Tribal and non-Tribal members, this foundation emphasizes children's needs while offering nearly $150,000 annually in grants. Since its inception, it has grown from a $3 million endowment, providing nearly $2 million in funding for community projects. Collaboration and partnerships are encouraged to enhance community development.

Overview

What We Do Growing Our Community The Old Fashioned Way. Based on the philanthropy of Vera Jensen, long-time Flathead Lake resident, the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation was created by Don Olsson JR., Bill Edelman, and Phil Grainey. It was Vera’s desire to create a permanent gift for the residents of the Lower Flathead Valley. She particularly wanted the needs of children and understanding between the cultures to be the mission of the Foundation. Vera also was a committed protector of the environment. The original endowment was invested following the appointment of an initial board. Since 1999, the Foundation has grown Vera’s original gift to nearly $3 million dollars, while providing nearly $2 million in small community grants to worthy projects in the Lower Flathead Valley. Currently the Foundation is awarding nearly $150 thousand dollars per year to worthy community projects and organizations. LFVCF Mission Statement: The Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation is a charitable organization whose purpose is to bring Tribal and nonTribal members together to work on projects preserving the cultural, natural and human resources of the region with special emphasis on serving the needs of children. The foundation supports worthwhile projects with either income from its permanent endowment or from contributions by individuals and organizations in the areas of education, preservation and conservation, culture and the arts, appropriate economic development, and civic improvement. Funding Opportunities: The Community Foundation operates a granting process in the five areas listed above. Partnerships and collaboration are highly encouraged.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications are welcome from these types of community groups and organizations: 501(c)(3) organizations Government entities Organizations conducting projects for a recognized charitable purposeThe foundation supports worthwhile projects with either income from its permanent endowment or from contributions by individuals and organizations in the areas of education, preservation and conservation, culture and the arts, appropriate economic development, and civic improvement.

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation does not make grants for the following: religious activitiesdebt retirementpolitical organizations or campaignstickets for benefitstelephone solicitations, or organizations working primarily to influence legislation.