The Wyoming Community Grants program is an annual funding initiative facilitated by Wyoming Community Gas, a not-for-profit consortium of municipalities operating under a Joint Powers Board. Established in 1996 with the launch of the Choice Gas Program, Wyoming Community Gas reinvests earnings from its operations directly into member communities across Wyoming. The organization’s Board of Directors comprises elected officials and municipal staff representing those member communities, reflecting a deep commitment to grassroots engagement and local impact.
The program is designed to support projects that enhance the quality of life in Wyoming communities served by the Choice Gas program. It prioritizes initiatives in the areas of arts and culture and broader community improvement efforts. These grants are intended for capital and project-based work that demonstrates tangible community benefit. Importantly, the funds cannot be used to support operational costs, salaries, or to supplement general fund expenses, ensuring the focus remains on distinct, impactful projects.
Eligible applicants include governmental entities such as cities and towns, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) tax-exempt status. Organizations must be in full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Religious institutions, individual pre-college schools, and private foundations are generally ineligible, except where projects offer broad community benefits. Likewise, grants will not be awarded to individuals or tax-supported organizations unless they meet specific exemptions.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive set of documentation with their proposals, including their fundraising goals, project budgets, mission statements, lists of board members or project committee members, and appropriate IRS documentation of tax-exempt status. For municipalities, an approved council resolution is required, while corporations must submit a certificate of corporate status. Written permission is needed for use of public property. Applications lacking complete documentation will not be reviewed.
The 2026 application deadline is January 31, 2026. Submissions are accepted through an online form, which also allows upload of required documents. The Wyoming Community Grant Committee will review all redacted, qualifying applications in April 2026. Award decisions will be made following this review, and all applicants will be notified of their status shortly thereafter.
For additional questions or clarifications, interested applicants may contact the program administrators at [email protected].
Ensure all documentation is complete and submitted; incomplete applications will not be reviewed
