The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) announces a grant cycle specifically designed to benefit the communities and residents of Blaine County, Montana. This initiative aligns with MCF's broader mission to support local communities by addressing critical unmet needs and fostering sustainable development. The grant program seeks to empower local projects that demonstrate a direct positive impact within Blaine County.
The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents and communities within Blaine County. The impact goals are centered on supporting projects that are sustainable and effectively address significant, unmet needs within this specific geographic area. While the grantee organization itself does not need to be based in Blaine County, the projects must exclusively serve and benefit its local residents.
The program prioritizes projects that provide a direct benefit to local residents, exhibit long-term sustainability, and effectively address identified unmet needs. Conversely, the MCF explicitly excludes certain types of projects from consideration, including conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and any partisan or sectarian activities, ensuring that funding is directed towards actionable and impactful initiatives.
Eligible applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or an exempt governmental unit. The grants are expected to range in size from $500 to $2,000, providing targeted financial support for smaller-scale, community-focused endeavors. The anticipated outcomes include tangible improvements in local conditions and services, addressing specific needs identified by the community, with the success measured by the direct benefits provided to residents and the sustainability of the funded projects.
