How much funding does Organization Funding provide?

Organization Funding provides $50 - $5,000 in funding.

Organization Funding

COMMUNITY CLOSET INC

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Funding Amount

$50 - $5,000

Deadline

June 30, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Organization Funding

Funder: Community Closet Inc (Livingston, MT)

Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana

Overview: The Community Closet Board of Directors distributes profits from thrift store sales to charitable activities in Park County through a quarterly funding program. Past grants have ranged from $50 to $5,000 with an average of $1,000.

Eligible Applicants

Non-profit corporations
Civic bodies
Local governments
School districts and private (non-profit) schools
Other interested groups whose function is to benefit the community of Park County, Montana
Religious or fraternal organizations for activities or projects that benefit the general public
Individual residents of Park County for assistance with catastrophic incidences

Funding Focus Areas

Examples of possible funding include but are not limited to:

Recreation scholarships/equipment
Community functions
Educational programs
Youth programs
Support of existing non-profit organizations/special programs

Examples of past funding for individuals and families:

Gas cards so a family could take a child to an out-of-town hospital

Orthotic inserts so a waitress could stay on her feet and keep her job

Travel and conference expenses so family caregivers could learn to take care of a child with disabilities

What is NOT Funded

Political organizations, campaigns, candidates
Activities not taking place in Park County or not providing a clear benefit to Park County residents
Operating budgets for religious or fraternal organizations
Past bills such as rent, water, or power
Deposits for housing or utilities
Applications from individuals requiring immediate assistance

Requirements

Budget required: All applicants must submit a budget showing how requested funds will be spent
Organizational budget: If your organization has a budget, it must be included with the application
Grant report: All grant awards require a grant report within six months of receiving the grant. Those who have not submitted reports are ineligible for further grants
Financial records: Recipients must maintain financial records of how money is spent
Unused funds: Funds not used for the applied project must be returned to Community Closet; funds may not be rolled over to another project without an additional successful application

Contact Information

Phone: 222-6200 (Ashley)
Email: grants@communitycloset.org
Mailing Address: 416 E. Park Street, Livingston, MT 59047

How to Apply

Application Methods:
1. Apply online using the Organization Funding Application form
2. Email a printable version to grants@communitycloset.org
3. Mail to 416 E. Park Street, Livingston, MT 59047
4. Drop off at Community Closet, attention Ashley Smith

Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 30. Applications must be received by or postmarked on the deadline.

Note for Emergency Requests: If this is an emergency or you are facing immediate need, please make sure that is noted in the last note field of the application.

Required Materials

1. Organization name, address, contact person information 2. Dollar amount requested 3. Project completion date 4. Date funds are needed 5. Approximate number of people served by this initiative 6. Project description including: - How the project fits within Community Closet funding guidelines - How it benefits Park County 7. Project budget showing how these funds would be used (required - upload file) 8. Organizational budget for the current fiscal year (or department budget for tax-supported organizations) (upload file) 9. Any additional supporting documents (optional - up to 5 files can be uploaded, max 15MB each) 10. Any additional information not covered in the application 11. Verification that the information is correct and true

Funding Decision Timeline

Funding determinations are made by the Community Closet Board of Directors at their quarterly meetings
Deadlines for decisions: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 30

Post-Award Requirements

Submit a grant report within six months of receiving the grant
Maintain financial records of how the money is spent
Provide records to Community Closet at the end of your activity or when the money has been spent, whichever comes first
View Grant Report Instructions (available for download)

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