WYCF General Grants

The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming that address community needs in areas such as arts, health, education, environment, and civic engagement. Eligible applicants must be recognized under Section 501(c)(3) and in good standing with the IRS. WYCF prioritizes partnerships and leveraging funds. However, lobbying efforts and individual grants are not supported. Organizations with outstanding reports from previous grants are also ineligible.

The Wyoming Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. WYCF is governed by a statewide board of directors, which grants funds to nonprofits across Wyoming that make an impact in their communities.
We accept applications in the areas of:

• Arts and CultureHealth and Human ServicesEducationEnvironment and ConservationCivic and Community Building

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations currently recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing with the IRS are eligible to apply for grants that benefit Wyoming.Additionally, WYCF makes grants to other exempt organizations and public institutions as long as the purpose for which funds have been requested falls under the IRS definition of charitable.Most applicants are eligible to receive funds only one time within a year after receiving a grant.For example, if a grantee submitting an application in March of 2023 and receiving funds in June of 2023 may not reapply until March of 2024.

Ineligibility

We do not support lobbying efforts and do not give grants to individuals.Applications from organizations with outstanding final reports from prior grants will not be considered.Low Priority is given to:Block grantsCapital campaignsAnnual campaignsDebt retirementOnetime Special Events