GRant Programs
Improving our community…Building STrong Nonprofits.
EMERGENCY
COVID-19 Community Emergency Response Fund
Whitefish Community Foundation has activated a Community Emergency Response Fund to support local nonprofits helping those directly impacted by COVID-19. The Program is providing emergency funding to nonprofits to help them provide critical services to those in need.
GIVING DAY
A DAY OF GIVING AND UNITY MAY 5TH
Whitefish Community Foundation and Flathead Community Foundation joined together for a Day of Giving & Unity to help raise critical funding for local nonprofits and secure their operations. Giving Tuesday was held May 5th, 2020 and was a tremendous success thanks to our generous communities.
COMMUNITY GRANT Program
Community Grant Program
Whitefish Community Foundation’s Community Grant Program is offered on a spring and fall cycle. Nonprofits are able to apply once annually for a maximum of $4,000 to benefit programs or projects based in the Flathead Valley.
KIDS FUND
Kids Fund Program
The Kids Fund is a fast-track grant program open to projects and programs serving disadvantaged, homeless youth in the specific areas of education, health, and safety. Nonprofits or publicly-owned, tax-exempt organizations may apply for a minimum grant of $10,000 up to a maximum grant of $50,000. Grants may be renewable depending on the project.
DEVELOPMENT
Nonprofit Development Program
It is a goal of Whitefish Community Foundation to work with nonprofits to create stronger, accountable, and sustainable organizations.
MICRO
Micro Grant Program
Micro Grant Program is designed to assist small nonprofits with immediate needs. Nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3) are able to apply for up to $1,000 funding once annually.
MAJOR GRANTS
Major Community Project Grants
Whitefish Community Foundation has awarded over $580,000 Major Community Project Grants since the program’s inception in 2010.
GREAT FISH
Great Fish Community Challenge
Great Fish Challenge Nonprofit Information – A CHARITABLE GIVING CAMPAIGN JULY 30 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Grant Recipients
Whitefish Community Foundation is a philanthropic partner to many nonprofits serving the greater Whitefish area. If your nonprofit has received a grant please list Whitefish Community Foundation in your marketing materials and include our logo wherever possible.
NUMBER OF NONPROFITS BENEFITING FROM THE GREAT FISH COMMUNITY CHALLENGE OVER 5 YEARS
MILLIONS THAT THE GREAT FISH HAS RAISED FOR OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS IN 5 YEARS
AMOUNT OF MATCHING FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE CHALLENGE SINCE INCEPTION
Number of Days to give in the 2020 Challenge!
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