Montana Healthcare Foundation Call for Proposals Grant

The Montana Healthcare Foundation invites proposals for innovative health solutions from Montana-based organizations. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 depending on project duration. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations and local government agencies. The foundation prioritizes projects demonstrating effective partnerships and sustainable impact. Organizations may submit multiple applications, but funding does not support individuals or capital campaigns. For further details, review the eligibility criteria and FAQs on the foundation's website.

Call for Proposals (CFP)
Through our annual call for proposals, we offer Montana-based organizations a chance to apply for funding to design and pilot innovative Montana-grown solutions to critical health challenges. The applications we receive also help us understand the evolving needs and priorities in communities around the state.
To be considered for funding, applicant organizations must meet our eligibility criteria. Project proposals must address each of our selection criteria, which applicants should read in-depth before applying.
The strongest applications will demonstrate the importance of the health issue being addressed, the effectiveness of the program you seek to design or implement, strong partnerships with organizations that can contribute to success, and sustainability beyond the grant term.
Funding
We provide grants between $10,000 and $50,000 for one-year (12 month) projects; and up to $100,000 for two-year (24 month) projects.
Planning Projects
For projects in the planning phase, we provide grants of up to $50,000 to support strategic, business, and sustainability planning. Do not apply for over $50,000 if your project is currently in the planning phase.
Implementation Projects
For projects that already have strong business and sustainability plans, we provide up to $100,000 for implementation. Please note that the larger implementation awards are very competitive, and we receive many more applications than we can fund.

Eligibility

We only fund Montana-based organizations. Montana-based organizations that are eligible to apply for funding under this call for proposals include:Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (excluding those classified as private foundations or any type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization under section 509(a) of the Code)Tax-exempt educational institutionsState, Tribal, or local government agenciesEligible applicants may use a portion of the budget to fund consultants that may not meet these eligibility criteria. Please refer to our Grant FAQs for more eligibility information.Each organization may submit up to three different applications per year.

Ineligibility

We do not fund:IndividualsCapital campaignsOperating deficits or retirement of debtUnless part of a Montana Healthcare Foundation-invited proposal, construction projects, real estate, acquisitions, or endowmentsFundraising eventsOrganizations that discriminate because of race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or political orientationLobbying as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC), section 4945(d)(1)Activities supporting political candidates or voter registration drives as defined in IRC section 4945(d)(2)Large equipment purchases (for example, medical equipment, vans, etc.), where such purchases constitute a substantial portion of the grant budgetMedical research or research lacking a direct, targeted, and practical benefit to Montanans’ healthOrganizations or foundations for redistribution of funds via sub-grantsPlease note that our funds may not be used in any way that might supplant government funding of existing programs.