The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that the Blaine County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. The fund is designed to benefit the communities and residents of Blaine County. This opportunity is made possible through the vision of Warren Ross, who established the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund at MCF in 1997 to support the local community for generations to come. Additional funding for this grant cycle comes from the Ross 87 Ranch Endowment Fund, also founded by Warren Ross. Grant applications will be accepted from August 15 through October 15, 2025.

Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. While grants must be used for projects benefiting communities or residents in Blaine County, the grantee organization does not need to be based in Blaine County. 

Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to local residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. For example, past projects include repairs to the city pool, creation of a skate park, and courses for local EMTs. Ineligible projects include conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and partisan or sectarian activities.

Grant requests are reviewed by the Blaine County Community Grantmaking Committee. Only one application is allowed per organization. The grant process is competitive and incomplete applications will not be considered. 

“In 2024, the Blaine County Community Foundation awarded five grants supporting important projects in Blaine County,” noted Taylor Crowl, MCF Program Officer. “$6,404 in grants supported projects ranging from new chairs for the Chinook Senior Center to grandstand repairs at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. We encourage eligible organizations to explore this opportunity!” 

To apply for a grant, access the online application at https://mtcf.org/funding/apply-for-a-grant/blaine-county-community-foundation-fund. Only online applications will be accepted. For questions, please contact MCF Community & Economic Vitality Program Officer, Taylor Crowl at (406) 603-4913 or taylor@mtcf.org.