Montana Department Conservation Education Grants in Montana
Montana conservation districts can access funding through this program to run conservation and natural resource education projects for youth and adults in Montana. Grants from Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation help districts deliver workshops, school field trips, and other educational activities, with awards from US $1,000 - US $5,000 for locally led initiatives.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Grants for Montana Youth
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services in education, health and human services, arts and culture, or community service for youth and disadvantaged families can apply for grants from the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. Programs serving low-income, rural, at-risk, or special-needs youth may be especially competitive, including after-school, summer, wellness, and cultural initiatives.
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana Support for Youth
Montana Kiwanis clubs and related Kiwanis family organizations running youth and children’s programs can access funding through the Kiwanis Foundation of Montana for approved projects that benefit young people and their communities. These club grants back initiatives that invest in children, empower communities, and strengthen Service Leadership Programs in Montana and beyond.
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana
Montana Youth Program Funding via NorthWestern Energy
Montana youth-serving nonprofits can seek support for education, youth services, and community programs through NorthWestern Energy’s Community Works grants. NorthWestern Energy provides Montana youth organizations with funding for initiatives in education, health and human services, civic and community projects, culture and the arts, and resource conservation, with a preference for programs, equipment, or facility improvements over general overhead.
NorthWestern Energy
Gianforte Family Trust Robotics Grants in Montana
Youth robotics clubs in Montana can receive annual sponsorships to support coding and computer science activities, with awards of US $1,000 per team or up to 25% of the team’s annual budget. With a mission to equip Montanans to improve their lives, Gianforte Family Charitable Trust focuses this funding on extra-curricular robotics programs for youth.
Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr
Humanities Montana Grants for Montana Humanities
Full proposal due Aug 2, 2026
Montana nonprofit organizations and public institutions can receive $2,000 - $10,000 to run public humanities programs that foster community dialogue and learning. Grants from Humanities Montana help Montana youth services and other community groups support projects like cultural festivals, youth literacy initiatives, film screenings, and panel discussions that explore history, literature, philosophy, and diverse local stories.
Humanities Montana
Montana Capital Project Funding via Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
With a mission to strengthen nonprofits, organizations in Montana running youth or community programs can seek capital grants for construction, renovation, property purchase, and major facility upgrades; awards are typically more than US $50,000. The M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes 501(c)(3)s and similar entities that have raised at least 40% of project costs and serve the Pacific Northwest region.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
M J Murdock Trust Support for Youth Equipment
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Montana youth-serving nonprofits, tribal entities, and eligible government institutions can access funding for new equipment and technology that build organizational capacity and infrastructure. Youth programs focused on artistic expression, community services, education, health, environment, or scientific research may be eligible for more than US $50,000 from M J Murdock Charitable Trust, which requires at least 50% cost share.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Youth Program Expansion Funding from Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Montana can seek M J Murdock Charitable Trust support to expand programs and add staff. Strategic Project Grants fund capacity-building program and staff growth, typically over three years, for organizations advancing education, youth development, community services, health, arts, or related priorities in the Pacific Northwest region.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
PacificSource Foundation Support for Montana Youth Health
Full proposal due Aug 21, 2026
Montana 501(c)(3) organizations improving youth health and well-being can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 to expand access to healthcare and prevent health inequities. PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement funds mental and behavioral health, medical, dental, early childhood and parent education, nutrition, supportive housing services, and resilience-building programs for marginalized children, teens, and families.
Pacificsource Foundation for Health Improvement
Headwaters Foundation Support for Montana Youth
Letter of inquiry due Aug 31, 2026
Montana youth and family-serving nonprofits running community power-building projects can access funding through Headwaters Foundation’s Family Power Fund, with awards up to US $125,000. Eligible organizations must work alongside families in the 15-county Western Montana region to build leadership, drive health-focused advocacy, and elevate stories of families facing the greatest health barriers.
Headwaters Foundation Inc
CHS Foundation Support for Rural Ag Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in Montana and other CHS trade territory states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, awarding up to US $50,000 for classroom-based agricultural education projects. Rural schools with experiential ag learning for youth may be eligible to fund hands-on programs that build future agricultural leaders.
CHS Foundation
Cross Charitable Foundation Youth Grants in Montana
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Montana running youth education or youth-focused services can apply for grants supporting education, homelessness services, environmental and wildlife conservation, and dog welfare, including service dog programs. Grants from Cross Charitable Foundation help eligible groups in the Northwest U.S., including Montana, expand youth programs that build productive, contributing members of society.
Cross Charitable Foundation Inc
Charlotte Martin Foundation Grants for Montana Conservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Montana wildlife and habitat nonprofits can seek funding for conservation, restoration, and climate-informed biodiversity projects through the Charlotte Martin Foundation, with awards up to US $20,000. Focused on the Northwest, the foundation supports efforts in Montana that engage communities, including youth, in protecting ecosystems and promoting climate resilience, especially in underserved and BIPOC communities.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Youth Equity Funding for Nonprofits from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations running youth education, culture, or athletics programs for ages 6–18 in Montana can use this funding for general operating support. The Charlotte Martin Foundation supports rural and BIPOC youth programs across its five-state Western region, including Montana, that expand STEAM learning, cultural expression, sports access, and early college awareness.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Pride Foundation Grants for Montana LGBTQ+ Youth
Applications due Oct 12, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups supporting LGBTQ+ youth programs in Montana can receive approximately US $10,000 for health, education, and community-building initiatives. Pride Foundation supports work that advances equity and justice for LGBTQ+ communities, with priority for grassroots, BIPOC- and TGNC-led organizations serving youth and broader LGBTQ+ populations across the Northwest.
Pride Foundation
Montana Youth and Conservation Funding via Moonlight Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Montana youth-focused and conservation 501(c)(3) public charities serving the Big Sky Community can access funding through Moonlight Community Foundation for new or expanded programs with high community impact. Eligible projects must operate within Big Sky in Gallatin or Madison County and support youth education, conservation, or other under-served local needs.
Moonlight Community Foundation
Youth and Community Funding from Gallagher Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth, families, seniors, and vulnerable residents in Western Montana can apply for $3,300 - $25,000 to support education, health, arts, and community enrichment programs. With a mission to benefit Western Montana residents, Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation prioritizes youth services, after-school programs, child welfare, and assistance for those in need.
Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation
Montana Youth Shooting Funding via NRA Foundation
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits in Montana can apply for The NRA Foundation’s US $3,000 - US $5,000 grants to support firearms safety, shooting sports, and hunting education programs. Eligible projects include youth marksmanship training, safety education, and related public-benefit shooting activities that advance charitable and educational purposes.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Seeley Lake Community Foundation Youth Grants in Montana
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to improve community quality of life, Seeley Lake Community Foundation provides Montana youth programs and other local 501(c)(3) organizations or public entities with up to US $3,000 for projects in education, arts, community development, conservation, and basic human needs. Eligible applicants must serve or be located in the Seeley Lake, Montana community.
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Steele-Reese Foundation Support for Rural Youth
Letter of inquiry due Jan 19, 2027
With a mission to strengthen rural communities, the Steele-Reese Foundation provides Montana youth programs with US $5,000 - US $50,000 for education, health, human services, arts, and conservation projects in truly rural areas. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities serving rural Montana and Native nations may apply through the Idaho and Montana Grant Program.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Whitefish Community Foundation Support for Youth Sports
Applications due Feb 21, 2027
Youth sports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Flathead County, Montana can apply for Whitefish Community Foundation’s Youth Sports Grant Program, with awards up to US $5,000 for eligible activities. Organizations running youth programs in Montana that are based in Flathead County and not in the Great Fish Community Challenge may benefit from this annual opportunity.
Whitefish Community Foundation
Youth Program Grants for Nonprofits from Montana Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in northern Rosebud County, Montana can apply for Montana Community Foundation’s Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant; awards up to US $3,500 for youth programs, education, recreation, arts, community development, emergency services, healthcare, environment, and historic preservation projects that enhance local quality of life.
Montana Community Foundation
Youth Program Funding from Montana Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tax-exempt government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups running youth and education or other community projects in northern Rosebud County can seek up to US $10,000 for significant community impact. Local youth programs in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, or Rosebud can access funding through Montana Community Foundation’s Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County affiliate.
Montana Community Foundation
Avista Foundation Youth Education Grants in Montana
Full proposal due Apr 1, 2027
Montana youth-serving nonprofits, schools, and civic groups offering education and youth development programs in Sanders or Mineral County can apply for funding that supports local students and young people. Grants from Avista Foundation help organizations within the Avista Utilities or Alaska Electric Light & Power service areas strengthen education and youth development initiatives in their communities.
The Avista Foundation
Youth Workforce Training Grants for Nonprofits from Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Grants from Montana Department of Labor and Industry help Montana youth-serving organizations deliver workforce preparation, career pathways, and academic and occupational learning services for in-school youth ages 14–21 and out-of-school youth ages 16–24. Eligible providers should offer industry-driven training, apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships, and outreach to hard-to-reach youth while coordinating with WIOA core partners.
Montana Department of Labor and Industry – Workforce Services Division
Montana Board of Crime Control Support
Applications due Jun 23, 2027
Organizations in Montana providing shelter, supportive services, or prevention programs around family, domestic, or dating violence can apply for Montana Board of Crime Control’s Family Violence Prevention and Services Act funding. Projects serving youth victims and their dependents may be eligible, but applicants must provide a 20% non-federal match unless they are Federally Recognized Tribes.
Montana Board of Crime Control