MCF Snowbird Fund Grant

The MCF Snowbird Fund, managed by the Montana Community Foundation, provides vital support to Native families in Montana searching for missing loved ones. Eligible individuals can receive up to $1,000 for necessary expenses such as travel, meals, and tools. Since its inception, the fund has aimed to empower community-led searches across urban, rural, and reservation areas, reinforcing the foundation's commitment to philanthropy and community development in Montana.

MCF manages more than $188.5 million in assets and administers more than 1,470 philanthropic funds and planned gifts. Since our founding, MCF has reinvested more than $100 million in Montana through scholarships, grants, and programs.
The Snowbird Fund directly supports Native families in Montana conducting community searches in urban, rural and reservation areas by providing direct assistance to individuals leading the search for their missing loved ones.
Individuals may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 to support a thorough community search. While funding is not guaranteed, examples of potential uses are:

• Gas money, meals, and hotel stays as they search across the state
• Cell phone payments
• Tools, like metal detectors and drones
• Conducting a targeted awareness campaign
• Hosting a community vigil for active searches
• For funding needs greater than $1,000, please email Thad or call (406) 443-8313 with details about the amount and need.
• Assistance is available year-round.
• After approval of the application, it could take up 5 business days before you receive your funds.
• Applicants can reapply for a Snowbird Fund grant after 6 months from the initial/prior request.

Eligibility

Individuals actively leading a search for a missing loved one in Montana are eligible to apply.