We Will Grant Program

The Park County Community Foundation's annual competitive grant program that provides support to Park County nonprofits aligned with community priority areas. The program is resident-informed and combines public opinion with data to identify pressing needs and opportunities.

Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana and Mammoth, Wyoming

Focus Areas (Five Community Priority Areas):

• Landscapes & Natural Amenities
• Housing & Affordability
• Health, Safety & Education
• Small Town & Rural Lifestyle
• Economic Performance

Eligibility:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) organization, have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), or be a public entity
• Located in Park County or with projects/programs in Park County, Montana or Mammoth, WY
• Programming must benefit residents of Park County or Mammoth, WY
• Each organization limited to one Letter of Interest submission
• Organizations with previous PCCF funding must be current on all final grant reports
• No multi-year funding currently available

What They Fund:

• Community projects
• General operating costs
• Arts, health and human services, education, and related charitable activities
• Projects with demonstrated community impact

Selection Criteria:

• Alignment with We Will Park County visioning process and community issues
• Clarity about program impact on Park County residents
• Demonstrated support from additional funding sources
• Priority given to Park County-based organizations

Contact Information:

• Program Manager: Keva Ward
• Email: keva.ward@pccf-montana.org
• Phone: (406) 224-3920
• Address: 104 South Main Street, Livingston, MT 59047
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2199, Livingston, MT 59047

Background: Since 2007, PCCF has awarded over $2 million in We Will grants to 30+ nonprofit organizations annually. In 2025, nearly $400,000 was awarded across 30 organizations.

Application Process

2026 Grant Cycle Timeline:

1. Friday, November 7, 2025: Letter of Interest (LOI) and Slide Deck available online
2. Friday, December 19, 2025 (11:59 PM): Deadline for submitting Letter of Interest
3. Friday, January 30, 2026: Final Reports for 2025 We Will grant cycle due
4. Week of February 9, 2026: Selected organizations invited to submit full grant application
5. Week of March 23, 2026: Grant applications due
6. Early May 2026 (TBD): Funding decisions announced and grant checks mailed

Letter of Interest (LOI) Requirements:

• Step-by-step guide available on Community Grants webpage
• Must demonstrate alignment with the five community priority areas from the We Will visioning process
• Must clearly articulate how program/project will impact Park County
• Include specific details on resident benefit and geographic reach within county

Full Application Requirements (if selected):

• Project/program budget
• Organizational financial sustainability assessment
• Additional documentation as requested

Required Materials:

• Letter of Interest Informational Slide Deck (available for reference)
• Program Budget Template (provided by PCCF)
• Application submitted online

Application Assistance:

• Contact Keva Ward, Program Manager at keva.ward@pccf-montana.org or (406) 224-3920 for questions