How much funding does Major Community Project Grant provide?

Major Community Project Grant provides $20,000 - $38,000+ (examples include $25,000, $50,000, $117,500) in funding.

When is the deadline for Major Community Project Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Major Community Project Grant

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Funding Amount

$20,000 - $38,000+ (examples include $25,000, $50,000, $117,500)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Major Community Project Grant

Geographic Scope: Flathead Valley area and surrounding region (includes projects slightly outside Whitefish city limits)

Program Description: The Major Community Project Grant Program provides substantial funding for significant community projects that have major impact. Projects funded include infrastructure improvements, facility development, and large capital projects.

Funding Criteria: Projects should be:

Significant community assets

Grassroots efforts with community support

Infrastructure or capital projects

Aligned with community needs

Examples of Funded Projects:

$25,000 to Whitefish School District for Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship

$50,000 to Miracle League of NW Montana

$117,500 to Montana Veterans Home for wheelchair-accessible bus

$25,000 to Project Whitefish Kids for playground and pavilion at Smith Fields Youth Sports Complex

Program History: As of 2018, the Foundation had presented 15 major grants since the program began in 2010, awarding a total of $418,600.

Funding Source: The Circle of Giving supports this program. The Circle of Giving consists of donors who contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually, with some giving as much as $40,000.

Contact:

Whitefish Community Foundation

214 Second Street West

P.O. Box 1060

Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 863-1781