Best Grants for Journalism in Idaho

The Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions program prioritizes support for children, education, and health services within local communities. Nonprofit organizations seeking assistance must be 501(c)(3) certified and focus on monetary requests. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks, factoring in community needs and collaboration. However, Costco limits grants to 10% of the program budget and typically restricts organizations to one request per fiscal year. They do not fund individuals or direct aid for various specific purposes.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those based in Idaho, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit letters of inquiry for invitation-only funding opportunities addressing pressing societal issues.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth in Idaho can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare. The foundation provides up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, which may include youth-focused journalism or media projects.

Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Idaho tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000. Organizations using scalable, systems-based models that directly benefit underserved communities, including those advancing journalism and public information access, may be competitive.

Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including work reaching Idaho; awards up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage programs. Organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and meet public charity equivalency requirements.

State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.

Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs, including those serving Idaho, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support; awards come from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Organizations with strong arts education, STEAM initiatives, or artist development efforts that reach large audiences may be competitive.

The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.

Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Idaho may be eligible for funding to expand services and outreach. With a mission to advance equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations support for healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and related community initiatives that could include journalism-focused projects.

Organizations such as nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public entities in Idaho working on education or youth-focused programs in the U.S. can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve urban low-income children or youth in education, health, or family economic stability.

Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can seek funding for high-impact community programs, including those in Idaho. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science education, community and environment, and contemporary arts, La Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative, sustainable projects that may also encompass journalism-related education or media arts components.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work, including those in Idaho with journalism-related initiatives, can apply for the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust’s broad program support. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and use all awarded funds within the U.S.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for Bank of America Foundation’s sponsorship funding. Focus areas include basic needs like food and housing, workforce development and education, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit journalism initiatives tied to these priorities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho and worldwide can seek Hansen Family Foundation support for programs serving children, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture. Focused on broad community impact, the foundation invites smaller-budget organizations to apply, which may include journalism or media projects that advance its mission of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Idaho journalism and media nonprofits serving communities in the Southern U.S. can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for programs addressing education, poverty relief, families, disaster response, health, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, or spiritual initiatives. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities operating for over three years seeking single-year, non-capital support.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Idaho can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service and fundraising goals. Grants from Insperity help Idaho organizations that engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work; journalism-focused nonprofits may be eligible if they meet these criteria.

Idaho nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Journalism or media initiatives that advance these priorities, such as reporting on environmental or community issues, may be competitive if housed within an eligible charitable organization.

Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence can access funding through TJX Foundation if they are within 15 miles of a TJX location. Programs that help vulnerable families and children build better futures may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Idaho working on environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support program or operating needs. Journalism organizations that fit these categories and priorities may be eligible alongside applicants from across the U.S. and abroad.

Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives can apply for the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation’s grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help impactful nonprofits, the foundation may benefit Idaho organizations, including those whose work intersects with journalism or public information.

Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, and local development. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help organizations across the U.S., with priority for communities near Ameriprise employee centers and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Idaho, can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation’s $5,000 - US $25,000 grants to support education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help Idaho journalism organizations that fit these categories strengthen community-serving programs and initiatives.

Idaho nonprofit organizations improving economic stability, health, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) or equivalent charities serving local communities, including those with journalism-related initiatives that address these critical services, may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s nondiscrimination requirements.

Idaho 501(c)(3) public charities running safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000. Journalism and media nonprofits may be eligible if their projects advance these priorities in Idaho communities served by Union Pacific.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho working on youth development, basic needs, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community programs. Journalism-focused nonprofits that also run qualifying community or youth initiatives may be eligible.

Nonprofit organizations in Idaho with strong cross-sector partnerships addressing social issues can apply for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award, a national U.S. competition. Grants from Mutual of America Foundation help journalism and other nonprofits highlight collaborative models that measurably improve communities and can be replicated or scaled to benefit additional areas.

Non-sectarian humanitarian and social service nonprofits in countries including the U.S. can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. Eligible organizations, including those in Idaho with journalism or media projects that address poverty, disability, or social exclusion, must typically be 501(c)(3)s with $300,000–$3,000,000 in revenue.