Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Community Impact Granting program offers an application cycle annually each spring.”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Projects must be completed within a year, and funding excludes payroll expenses and retroactive project costs.
  • Not eligible: Community impact grants will not be given to cover payroll expenses or to fund projects retroactively.

Overview

The Sweet Grass Community Impact Granting program, managed by the Sweet Grass Community Foundation, supports 501(c)3 organizations addressing critical needs in Sweet Grass County. Grants up to $10,000 are available annually, with a focus on initiatives that fulfill organizational missions and demonstrate a history of community impact. Projects must be completed within a year, and funding excludes payroll expenses and retroactive project costs.

Sweet Grass Community Foundation's grantmaking sets us apart from other nonprofit organizations.  Having a comprehensive view of community efforts and challenges allows us to address the greatest needs and make the largest impact for Sweet Grass County.
The Community Impact Granting program offers an application cycle annually each spring.
Granting guidelines include:
Results must benefit Sweet Grass CountyInitiative helps fulfill the mission of the organization applyingOrganization must have a history of impact in the communityMust be completed within one year of grant awardRequests can be up to $10,000

Eligibility

Applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization or a tax-exempt entity.

Ineligibility

Community impact grants will not be given to cover payroll expenses or to fund projects retroactively.

What Sweet Grass Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
14
Total given
$433K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,011–$153K
  • By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Big Timber, MT; Livingston, MT.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Big Timber Grade School · Big Timber, MT

    Youth Programs

    $153K

  • Sheepherder Square Foundation · Big Timber, MT

    Community improvement

    $96K

  • Hospitality House · Big Timber, MT

    Human services

    $38K

  • Big Timber After School Club · Big Timber, MT

    Youth programs

    $25K

  • Friends of the Library · Big Timber, MT

    Education and Scholarship

    $21K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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