Nonprofit Grant

Nonprofit Grant

The nonprofit grant program will fund organizations and projects seeking funding to increase community development and economic development activities in the community. The Colstrip Impacts Foundation will fund general support and/or operating expenses for organizations.

The Colstrip Impacts Foundation will fund projects that:

  • Propose ways to address community and economic issues.
  • Leverage other sources of support.
  • Are creative in the approach to solving problems.
  • Support innovative approaches to community or economic development.

The Foundation will not fund:

  • Businesses and organizations not located in Colstrip (within 10 miles of city limits) or intend to move out of the community.
  • Businesses or organizations without other investments.
  • Religious or sectarian programs or projects.
  • One-time events (example: parties, celebrations, social gatherings).

How to Apply

  • Apply online using the MCF grant portal.
  • Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a review committee that will notify you of its decision.

General CIF Grant Guidelines

We encourage grant requests for projects that are consistent with the vision and mission of the Colstrip Impacts Foundation. The committee will fund projects that:

  • Propose ways to address community and economic issues.
  • Leverage other sources of support.
  • Are creative in the approach to solving problems.
  • Support innovative approaches to community or economic development.

What we will not fund:

  • Businesses and organizations not located in Colstrip (within 10 miles of city limits) or intend to move out of the community.
  • Businesses or organizations without other investments.
  • Religious or sectarian programs or projects.
  • One-time events (example: parties, celebrations, social gatherings).