Idaho Health Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Idaho-based nonprofit organizations focused on reducing hunger and promoting nutrition awareness in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports Idaho-based nonprofit organizations working to improve access to behavioral and mental health services for underserved populations, including youth and veterans.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ada County, Idaho, that provide health and human services specifically for seniors aged 60 and above.

This program provides flexible funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities in Idaho to support a variety of operational needs and community initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to community organizations in Idaho that improve oral health access and education for underserved and uninsured populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bonner and Boundary counties, North Idaho, for projects that enhance education, arts, economic opportunities, health, and overall community well-being.

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofit organizations that support essential services in health, human services, veteran activities, and the arts, with a focus on projects that benefit underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Idaho to support programs that assist low-income working families by addressing issues like food insecurity, housing stability, and access to healthcare.

The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation (IWCF) invites applications for its 2024–2025 Grants Cycle to support projects that address critical needs in Southwestern Idaho. Eligible organizations include nonprofit 501(c)(3) entities, educational institutions, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious organizations serving the counties of Ada, Adams, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington. Proposals should present creative solutions to community challenges, with plans for sustainability beyond IWCF funding. Funds may be distributed over one or two years but are expected to be used within the year they are received. For this cycle, IWCF will consider proposals in six interest areas. These include Cultural Arts, supporting visual and performing arts and humanities for underserved populations; Education, targeting learning opportunities for all ages, such as early childhood programs and literacy initiatives; Environment, focusing on conservation, reclamation, and environmental education; Financial Stability, addressing poverty, homelessness, and job training; Health, which includes health care, substance abuse, and wellness programs; and Rural Communities, assisting towns with populations under 30,000 or rural-focused programs provided by urban-based organizations. Applicants must select one area when applying. Funding requests may range from $20,000 to $30,000. IWCF will not fund organizations with annual revenues under $50,000, general operating costs unrelated to the specific grant request, ongoing program costs not tied to expansions or new initiatives, or activities such as lobbying, scholarships, or endowment contributions. Applications currently receiving IWCF funding must wait 12 months after submitting their End-of-Grant report to apply again. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The grant timeline begins with the application opening on October 2, 2024, followed by a Virtual Nonprofit Education and Q&A Session on November 4, 2024. Applications are due by January 7, 2025. The grants committee will review applications and conduct site visits between January and March 2025. Organizations will be notified of funding decisions in April, with grants awarded in May 2025. Applicants are encouraged to prepare proposals carefully, aligning them with IWCF’s funding priorities and demonstrating measurable outcomes and clear sustainability plans. For more details, organizations can participate in the virtual Q&A session and access additional resources provided by IWCF.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Idaho to strengthen their overall capacity and address community needs through flexible funding for various operational expenses.

This funding opportunity supports qualified educational organizations in Idaho by providing financial assistance for environmental education, classroom resources, and necessary repairs to ensure safe learning environments.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Idaho that focus on environmental protection, conservation, and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations, projects, and activities that benefit the Eagle community in Idaho.

The Blue Cross of Idaho seeks to increase access to healthcare and to promote early detection and prevention of health issues. Donor Name: Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Behavioral health or mental health Access to healthcare Access to healthcare for seniors Fund Projects. Funding Priorities Addressing health equity Supporting capital and material expenditures for expansion Promoting growth opportunities for programs and services. Funding Information Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Target Populations Seniors Underserved and underrepresented population Veterans Youth Eligibility Criteria Idaho nonprofit organizations with an interest in increasing access to healthcare, behavioral healthcare or healthcare targeting seniors are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit BCIF.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its 2025 Source Water Protection Grants. Donor Name: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: DEQ’s source water protection grants fund projects to protect public drinking water sources. Eligible activities include those that reduce the risk of contamination of a drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Section 1452 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act provides funds for source water assessment and protection. These funds are a potential source of support for drinking water protection projects in Idaho. Funding Information Up to $750,000 is available for project funding in state fiscal year 2025 (SFY2025). Maximum funding requested for a project should not exceed $24,000 for submitted project proposals. Project Eligibility  Projects associated with source water protection measures are eligible for funding. Source water is defined as “any aquifer, surface water body, or watercourse from which water is taken either periodically or continuously by a public water system for drinking or food processing purposes” (Idaho Source Water Assessment Plan 1999). Eligible activities include those that lead to reducing the risk of contamination of the drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Projects will be expected to provide long-term benefits to source water quality. Projects with measures to reduce the threat of contaminants that could impact a specific drinking water source or regional drinking water supply are eligible for funding: Contaminant source identification (research) Contaminant pathway removal (closure of abandoned or unused wells) Contaminant removal (hazardous waste collection, pollution prevention, and waste reduction) Contaminant management (implement best management practices [BMPs] and structures to divert contaminated runoff from the source) Restoration and/or conservation of the ecological function of source water protection areas Education and information sharing (brochures, workshops, and media campaigns) Security measures to protect the source Grants can be used to implement security measures as long as the project protects the source area. Projects that protect the physical extraction structure (e.g., well, spring, or intake structures) are eligible for funding: Fencing around wells or springs. The fencing can include other buildings or tanks, as long as the fenced-in area is part of the source area. Gates for well and intake access roads and access control for those areas. Alarms, signs, cameras, locks, and lights for sources if they are clearly related to protecting the source water area. Grant funds are intended to target activities that go beyond normal operation and maintenance standards and existing system infrastructure deficiencies. Funds are available for projects that concentrate on protecting a specific community public water supply system or aquifer/watershed wide-protection effort. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants include the following: Idaho public water systems Local government units and subunits Special districts (e.g., water districts or conservation districts) Associations Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Tribes For more information, visit IDEQ.

The Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Donor Name: Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust State: Idaho City: Twin Falls Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Grantmaking Priorities The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Twin Falls, Idaho. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,500 to $10,000. Average total giving per year: $35,000  Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Idaho Dental Foundation (IDF) is a charitable endowment fund that provides support to community programs and organizations in the State of Idaho. Donor Name: Idaho Dental Foundation State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the Idaho Dental Foundation supports improved oral health for Idaho’s underseved citizens through education and access to care. Funding Information Typical grant awards are in the range of, but not limited to, $1,000 to $2,500. Eligibility Criteria Organizations principally active in the state of Idaho who address one or more of the Foundation’s funding objectives. The funding objectives of the Foundation are to provide the highest beneficial return to Idaho through: Projects that improve the oral health of Idaho uninsured Projects that increase the oral health of Idaho working poor The Foundation will not consider grant proposals to fund: Salaries, other than those which are incidental to and a minimal part of the overall grant request. Consultant fees Fellowships Endowments Cash reserves Travel outside of Idaho Political campaigns Public policy research and/or advocacy General operations Fundraising expenses Accumulation followed by subsequent granting to other organizations. For more information, visit IDF.

The Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization (SILO), established in 1976, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Caldwell and the surrounding areas within Canyon and Owyhee Counties. By offering financial support for community projects, SILO aims to empower residents to make meaningful improvements in their neighborhoods. Since its inception, the organization has been instrumental in funding initiatives focused on community development, health, education, and more, using monies accrued from the sale of the Caldwell Memorial Hospital. SILO welcomes grant applications for projects that promise to benefit the community. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: September 30th

The Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program is now accepting applications, with a focus on providing general operating grants to organizations working in areas such as Family Homelessness and Basic Needs, Mental and Physical Health, Educational Opportunities, Access to Services, and Community Benefit. Priority will be given to organizations operating within these areas of impact. If awarded, funds can be used for various direct and indirect costs related to the organization's activities, including payroll, rent, utilities, supplies and equipment, project costs, capital improvements, and programmatic needs. Applicants will be asked to self-select the specific Area of Impact in which they are working.