Wyoming Private Grants

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Wyoming, especially those focused on youth, health, education, and religious initiatives, with a preference for programs serving Natrona County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Western Nebraska that focus on improving community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and resilience over a two-year period.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.

This award recognizes businesses and nonprofits in Colorado and Wyoming that demonstrate exceptional ethics and integrity in their operations and community impact.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming, particularly in Natrona County, focusing on youth, education, health, and religious initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Wyoming, particularly in Casper, that assist disadvantaged youth aged 6 to 21 facing challenges due to illness, injury, or poverty.

The Laura Jane Musser Fund offers grants up to $25,000 for collaborative rural community projects in selected states and counties, prioritizing initiatives that involve diverse community participation, demonstrate local support, and aim for positive change within 18 months.

This grant provides funding for full-time graduate students in the Western U.S. to collaborate with their academic advisors and local producers on projects that promote sustainable agriculture through research and education.

First Nations’ Young Natural Resource Professionals Cohort (“cohort”) is a 12-month enrichment opportunity, designed to support the knowledge and networks of young natural resource professionals in the Northern Great Plains. Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute State: Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The goal of the cohort is to support and convene 15 early-career natural resource professionals who are employed by Tribes in the Northern Great Plains. Members of the cohort will develop professional, leadership, and technical skills, and learn how to employ tribal and community conservation priorities. By the end of the cohort, participants will 1.) gain a deeper understanding of traditional stewardship practices that improve and conserve tribal lands, 2.) receive specialized training to manage projects, and 3.) be able to communicate the importance of upholding tribal sovereignty, cultural grounding, and connection to ancestral lands in resource management. Members of the cohort have access to the following: A $5,000 stipend to hosting Tribe Travel support for professional development A $50,000 tribal grant to lead a conservation-focused project Participation in a supportive network comprised of other young professionals in your region. Mentorship in project planning, management, reporting, and much more! Project Period The start date of the cohort is October 1, 2024, and the end date is September 30, 2025. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants must be early-career tribally-affiliated natural resource professionals that are employed by a tribal natural resource and/or environmental department in the Northern Great Plains (Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming). Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to: Applicants must be tribally-affiliated with a Native American community. Applicants must be employed by a tribal natural resource and/or environmental department in the Northern Great Plains. Applicants must be between the age of 18-30 years old. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For more information, visit First Nations Development Institute.

The Social Justice Fund NorthWest is pleased to announce the 2024 Base Building Grant, open to grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Donor Name: Social Justice Fund NorthWest State: Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Focus: Base Building as a community organizing tactic that grows the breadth and depth of people who share a vision for social justice and who develop and execute the organizing strategies to make that vision a reality in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Priority  SJF will prioritize organizations in both the prescreening and final decision process that: Have leadership (at least 51%) from Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, and/or Conduct most of their work/organizing in reservation communities, and/or rural, small town communities SJF is looking for organizations that fit their community organizing framework AND whose work demonstrates EACH of the following four areas: Collective Power Working with a diverse membership to build collective power Building a critical mass of collective power that can win changes in policy, culture, or institution-building, and defend those wins Widening the Base Building authentic relationships with those in the base who are most affected by the issues the organization works on Bringing new people into the base who are not already engaged in organizing work Using varied methods of recruitment by uplifting differences through tailored communication and outreach Engaging in face-to-face (physical or virtual) conversation and relationship building Leadership Development Provide clear entry points for members to move to leadership positions Clear and accessible programs for political education and meaningful engagement Continual education and agitation Strategy and Long-Term Planning Developing, using, and continually adapting a base building plan which includes goals, timelines, infrastructure, leadership, opportunities for engagement, etc. Organizing strategies with clear goals Structures that hold the leadership accountable to its base Funding Information $100,000 for 2 years ($50,000/yr). Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria: Nonprofit organizations or tribal agencies, or groups sponsored by a nonprofit organization or tribal agencyThis grant can fund: Organizations with 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status as determined by the IRS Federally recognized American Indian tribal government or agency Organizations that are fiscally sponsored by 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 organizations or by federally recognized tribal governments Unlike their other grants, this grant will not fund organizations which are neither incorporated nor fiscally sponsored Organizations that use community organizing as their primary strategy and do base building as described in the section above: collective power, widening the base, leadership development, and strategy and long-term planning. Organizations that are led by people who are most directly affected by the problems that the organization or project is addressing Organizations that carry out most of their work in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. For more information, visit SJF.

This grant provides $100,000 over two years to grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming that focus on building community power and leadership among diverse groups, with a priority for those led by BIPOC and working in rural or reservation areas.

This grant supports public schools, youth organizations, and nonprofits in Wyoming to engage young people in wildlife conservation and natural resource projects through hands-on learning and community involvement.

The Donor Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications to fund efforts in Colorado and Wyoming that provide access to resources and education for those affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Donor Name: Donor Alliance Foundation State: Colorado, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Donor Alliance Foundation was created to extend the mission of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, by building partnerships and breaking down barriers to influence change to positively affect the donation and transplant community. The Foundation believes that organ and tissue donation and transplantation are human gifts that save lives and that all those affected by donation deserve to be acknowledged, supported and given access to resources that enable the gift of life. The Foundation will continue its focus on community impact by addressing system barriers that prohibit people from receiving an organ and/or tissue transplant. They will do this by funding organizations that demonstrate equitable and equal access to donation and transplantation resources through education, family assistance, and/or research projects. To do this, the plan is to: Provide access to donation and transplantation resources for underinsured, vulnerable, and socio-economically disadvantaged populations and those living in rural areas of Colorado and Wyoming who are eligible for a transplant or already on the transplant list Further seeking projects that consider diversity, equity, and inclusion as a key audience and can demonstrate equity in their programming Look for applicants who are or planning to provide education or assistance to reach their audiences in new and innovative ways Remain nimble regarding changes or shifts needed to accomplish grantee goals or priorities Continued focus on Pancreas research and projects related to gathering data on the benefits of pancreas transplantation. Foundation Funds Efforts to meet the needs of patients pre- and post-transplant who have a financial need with limited or no access to funds. Projects that provide equal and equitable access to donation and transplantation resources that enable the gift of life. New and innovative education approaches about donation and transplantation to reach audiences in populations who may not be aware of their options, given reduced social interaction. Programs and services that offer grief assistance and compassion support in Colorado and Wyoming. Efforts to increase living donation. Medical and social research related to transplantation, to provide an opportunity to conduct pilot studies or early exploration (e.g., seed grants). Funding Information The Donor Alliance Foundation anticipates making grants ranging in size from $5,000 up to $25,000. Grant Period The Donor Alliance Foundation makes one-year grants. Eligibility Criteria  The Donor Alliance Foundation accepts proposals from nonprofit community health-serving organizations, nonprofit hospitals, academic institutions, governmental agencies, foundations, and associations supporting donation and transplantation efforts. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt classification from the Internal Revenue Service; be a tax-supported institution such as a hospital, government, or nonprofit organization; or must have a formal fiscal sponsorship arrangement with a tax-exempt organization. Organizations must be located in and serve Donor Alliance’s designated service area of Colorado and/or Wyoming. They will consider applications from partners in the following categories: Nonprofit hospitals (or their foundations) and/or transplant centers; or nonprofit foundations at for-profit hospitals Nonprofit community health-serving organizations Nonprofit organizations providing services to support donation and transplantation (e.g., grief centers, Ronald McDonald Houses) Academic institutions providing critical care training (e.g., nursing, medical or transplant technicians) Governmental agencies (emphasis on regional/rural public health departments)  Non-profit Foundations Nonprofit Associations (transplant or medical related) Nonprofit regional chambers of commerce (funding transplant-related programs). Ineligibility For-profit companies or businesses Individuals Advocacy or lobbying work Sponsorships Scholarships Capital projects Other transplant-related causes (e.g., bone marrow, stem cell) Projects outside the service area. For more information, visit Donor Alliance.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program. Donor Name: Apache Corporation State: Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Since 2005, the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program has provided more than 5 million trees to over 1,000 nonprofit charitable partners and government agencies in the U.S. They donate trees to a wide variety of organizations, including cities, counties, schools, parks, universities, youth associations, wildlife refuges and charitable service groups. In addition to the development and improvement of public parks and greenspaces, community partners often request trees to support a broad range of conservation efforts, including preservation of natural habitats and reforestation. Application Guidelines Applicant organizations must be a charitable nonprofit organization, or municipal, state or federal government agency or institution with 501(c)(3) federal tax exemption status to qualify. Individuals, private landowners, for-profit organizations, or political/trade/civic membership-based organizations (including 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) federal exemption status) are not eligible. Applicant organizations in states where Apache Corporation has operations in the United States are eligible to apply. Areas of operations include Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana or Wyoming. Requests can be made for sizes varying from bare root seedlings up to five gallon containers. Grant recipients must request a minimum of 50 one gallon, three gallon or five gallon trees per project or a minimum of 1,000 bareroot seedlings. Grantees must work directly with Apache’s partner arborist. Grantees will not be granted funds directly. The Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program is designed to provide native/indigenous species to the applicant’s local geographical area. Apache Corporation reserves the right, based on economic and environmental conditions, to make substitutions as necessary and/or required. Apache Corporation will assume the cost of the trees and freight delivery to the recipient’s designated location. Applicants must agree to receive any and all trees granted to their organization in a single delivery. All trees granted must be distributed by May 15, 2025. It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to plant and care for the trees. You agree to Apache Corporation’s brand standards and guidelines for the use of the Apache logo and name within your organization’s media and communications (newsletter, event flyer, web site, social media), and you agree to coordinate any press releases and/or public announcements regarding your grant award with Apache Corporation, as listed in the grant award letter. For more information, visit Apache Corporation.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation program proposals to advance bird species and habitat conservation. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this program is to help address the loss of 3 billion birds since 1970 by supporting projects that conserve, restore, or enhance grassland, wetland, sage-steppe, and coastal habitats for birds, or gather lacking bird population data with innovative methods, with an emphasis in focal geographies. Priorities Bird populations typically require a series of different seasonal or local habitats for their breeding, stopover, and wintering periods. Degradation, fragmentation, and loss of habitat can negatively impact bird populations, highlighting the need to implement science-driven and strategic conservation. With geographic focal areas that span major migratory routes in Alaska and along the north–south axis of the central United States, including the Gulf Coast, the program focuses on improving habitat quality and quantity for both migratory and non-migratory bird populations. Funding Information Grant awards will typically range from $100,000 to $275,000. Funded projects should be completed within two years following finalization of a grant agreement.  Geographic Focus Projects must occur in a major migratory route ranging from the northern slope of Alaska to the north-south axis of the central United States, including the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Funding is limited to the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Eligiblity Criteria Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U.S. federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions. Ineligible applicants include businesses, unincorporated individuals, and international organizations. For more information, visit NFWF.

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Grubhub Community Fund have come together once again to provide vital assistance for LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, bars serving food, and other eating establishments. Donor Name: National LGBT Chamber of Commerce State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, supported by the Grubhub Community Fund, provides a financial lifeline to these businesses with grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the Community Impact Grant, applicants must: Be an LGBTQ+-owned or LGBTQ+ ally-owned restaurant, bar or café that serves food. Provide proof that you are an LGBTQ+-owned or allied establishment. Establishment has not received 2+ NGLCC Community Impact Grants in previous years. For more information, visit NGLCC.

Gener8tor is accepting applications for its gBETA Wyoming Accelerator Program, a free seven-week program offering coaching, mentorship, and resources to early-stage companies based in Wyoming, aimed at fostering growth and investor readiness.