Funding Amount

$250 - $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Geographic Requirement: Must operate within Anaconda/Deer Lodge County

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: ACF does not fund:
  • Not eligible: Grants to individuals
  • Not eligible: Testimonial dinners
  • Not eligible: Political organizations or purposes
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations
  • Not eligible: Discriminatory requests
  • Not eligible: Projects presenting an unacceptable conflict of interest to the community

Overview

Geographic Scope: Anaconda/Deer Lodge County, Montana

The Anaconda Community Foundation awards grants in spring to support projects that strengthen the Anaconda community. Since 2007, ACF has awarded over $390,000 to local nonprofits. Past spring awards have supported youth programs, community services, arts and culture, animal welfare, and other community initiatives.

Eligibility

  • Applicant Type: Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3), public agencies, or units of government
  • Geographic Requirement: Must operate within Anaconda/Deer Lodge County

Funding Priorities

  • Projects that benefit the broadest segment of the community
  • Projects addressing critical community needs
  • Support for ongoing operating expenses
  • Matching grants for endowment purposes

Award Amounts

  • Typical range: $250 to $1,500

Ineligible Requests

ACF does not fund:

  • Grants to individuals
  • Testimonial dinners
  • Political organizations or purposes
  • Religious organizations
  • Discriminatory requests
  • Projects presenting an unacceptable conflict of interest to the community

Application Requirements

  • Grant recipients must present their funded activities at a scheduled ACF Board Meeting
  • Recipients must acknowledge ACF support in all press and social media releases related to the funded project
  • All applications evaluated by ACF Awards Committee and require ACF Board approval

Contact Information

Address: 118 E. Seventh St; Suite 3F, Anaconda, MT 59711

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Download Application Form: Download the ACF Grant Application Form from the website
  2. Submit Application: Submit completed application by the spring deadline
  3. Review: Applications will be evaluated by the ACF Awards Committee
  4. Board Approval: Approved applications require final approval from the ACF Board
  5. Presentation: Grant recipients are expected to present their funded activities at a scheduled ACF Board Meeting

Required Materials

  • Completed ACF Grant Application Form

Contact for Questions

  • Phone: 406.563.5259
  • Email: lydia@anacondacommunityfoundation.org
  • Online: Visit the Grants Page at anacondacommunityfoundation.org/grants/

What Anaconda Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$63K
Median grant
$18K
Range
$5,300–$40K
  • By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Anaconda, MT.

Example grants

  • Anaconda Restoration Association · Anaconda, MT

    $40K

  • Anaconda Elks Lodge 239 · Anaconda, MT

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Operating support
  • Small grants

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