Cut Bank Community Foundation

Cut Bank Community Foundation's 2025 Grant Cycle is Open September 1-28, 2025

Guidelines and Application

About the Foundation

The Cut Bank Community Foundation supports the community of Cut Bank, including the area within 5 miles outside of city limits. The community foundation believes in the importance of community partnerships with individuals and organizations in building a better community.

Our mission is to create a healthy, vibrant community by responding to needs and opportunities in Cut Bank, Montana.

Founded in 2024, the community foundation is working to establish a permanent endowment to fund local needs. Our vision is to provide permanent financial support to create and sustain a healthy, vibrant community while fostering meaningful partnerships and encouraging financial contributions for the long-term success of Cut Bank. 

Want to learn more? Contact the Cut Bank Community Foundation at cutbankfoundation@gmail.com. 

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Community Support

Cut Bank Community Foundation received its largest donation to date from an unexpected source: its youngest donor. Olivia Bradley, donated $1,015 to the community foundation from funds raised through her 4-H project. Bradley (center) is pictured here with advisory committee members Jim Woodring (left) and Val Vermulm (right).

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How to Give

Cut Bank Community Foundation is growing a permanent endowment for the community. The principal of this endowment will remain intact forever, then 4.5% of the earnings will be used for grants to nonprofits and community-based projects in Cut Bank.

You can support our efforts by: 

  • Mailing a check to:

    Cut Bank Community Foundation

    PO Box 111

    Cut Bank, MT 59427

  • Donating online: 

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How to Receive

Cut Bank Community Foundation's first grant cycle is open September 1-28, 2025. More information is contained in the 2025 Grant Application & Guidelines. Applications must be mailed, emailed, or delivered to a member of the Cut Bank Community Foundation's board by the September 28, 2025 deadline. 

Current Board Members

  • Melody Karle
  • LeAnne Kavanagh
  • Bess Hjartarson
  • Valerie Vermulm
  • Whitney Bugni
  • Jim Woodring