MCF Snowbird Fund Grant

MCF Snowbird Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

About Us Here at the Montana Community Foundation, we care about Montana. It's not just the place where we live and work, it's our home. Since 1988, the Montana Community Foundation has worked tirelessly to create permanent philanthropy and build stronger communities. MCF manages more than $188.5 million in assets and administers more than 1,470 philanthropic funds and planned gifts. Our work with donors, charitable organizations, cities and towns plays a critical role in both philanthropic and community development. Since our founding, MCF has reinvested more than $100 million in Montana through scholarships, grants, and programs. MCF Snowbird Fund 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals actively leading a search for a missing loved one in Montana are eligible to apply.