US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Idaho Museums
Idaho museums and cultural nonprofits can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation to support community arts, culture, and youth arts engagement. Grants back 501(c)(3) partners advancing arts education, museum and cultural programming, and broader community development, with priority for organizations in U.S. Bank communities and those led by people of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Smaller or growing 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, the Creag Foundation invites organizations, including museums in Idaho with qualifying initiatives, to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant consideration.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions to urgent social or environmental problems. Idaho museums and cultural organizations may be eligible if they operate independently, serve underserved communities, and plan to scale beyond a single place-based model.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Idaho Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Idaho can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Museums with tech-enabled initiatives serving mostly economically underserved audiences may be eligible, with applications accepted year-round starting with a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Idaho Safety
Idaho museums, educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that fit State Farm’s focus areas. Focused on community safety and resilience, State Farm Companies Foundation invites applicants whose projects address issues like disaster preparedness, financial literacy, STEM education, or neighborhood revitalization to apply through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Idaho Museum Funding via Hearst Foundation
Museums and cultural nonprofits in Idaho offering arts, science, or STEAM programming can seek Hearst Foundation support for program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs. With a mission to strengthen cultural access, the foundation backs U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions with audited expenses above $2 million and strong, measurable impact, including youth engagement and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Idaho Commission for Libraries Support for Training
Library and museum staff in Idaho seeking professional development can apply for continuing education funding to attend conferences, enroll in library science or leadership courses, or host group training. With a mission to build library capacity, Idaho Commission for Libraries provides support using federal LSTA funds from IMLS.
Idaho Commission for Libraries
Museum and Arts Funding from Idacorp
Tax-exempt nonprofits in Idaho and select eastern Oregon counties can receive funding for health, human services, education, culture and arts, civic projects, environment, recreation, and other community needs. Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund supports organizations such as museums and cultural institutions that demonstrate strong community impact, sound management, and broad local support.
Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund Inc.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Idaho Education
With a mission to expand equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides Idaho museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations with support for health and welfare, education, and community initiatives. U.S.-based nonprofits offering programs like STEM education, community health services, or food access may be eligible; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Youth Education Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations such as nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public entities in Idaho working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation support; awards more than US $50,000 for project implementation or scaling. Programs must operate in the U.S. and align with the foundation’s mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Museum Programs
Idaho museums and accredited cultural charities can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development and engage local partners. Focused on impactful, high-quality initiatives, La Roche invites proposals that may involve its expertise, logistics, and employee participation in arts, science education, and community development.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in Idaho or globally may be eligible for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. The foundation funds initiatives such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid, which could benefit museum-based community and educational programs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Humanitarian and Social Services Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for humanitarian and social service programs. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign charities, including those operating in Idaho, may be eligible if they are small, non-sectarian, and highly mission-driven.
Gupta Family Foundation
Idaho Humanities Council Support for Museum Humanities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Museums and other cultural nonprofits in Idaho can receive up to US $750 to plan and deliver public humanities programs such as exhibits, discussions, and local history projects. Idaho Humanities Council provides Action Grants for projects using history, literature, and related humanities fields to engage out-of-school adult audiences in open, public events.
Idaho Humanities Council
Museum Capacity Funding from M J Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Museums and other eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Idaho can apply for M J Murdock Trust’s Strategic Project: Program & Staff Grants; awards more than US $50,000 for new or expanding programs and related staff on a three-year declining basis. Projects must primarily benefit the Pacific Northwest and fit priorities like arts, education, community services, or research.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
PacifiCorp Foundation Support for Idaho Museums
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Grants from PacifiCorp Foundation help Idaho museums and cultural organizations fund arts festivals, cultural heritage, exhibits, and other visual and performing arts projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, youth organizations, and cultural enrichment groups in PacifiCorp’s Idaho service counties, with awards up to US $10,000 for arts and culture activities.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
USDA Rural Development Community Facility Grants in Idaho
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Idaho can use these USDA Rural Development grants to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities, including museums and libraries. Funding can also cover equipment and related project costs, with priority for smaller, lower-income communities under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Idaho Mycology Research Funding via Stuntz
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Museums, herbaria, and other not-for-profit institutions in Idaho conducting mycological research or education can apply for the Stuntz Mycology Fund; awards More than US $1,000 for eligible projects. Funding supports equipment, supplies, analytical services, travel for fieldwork or conferences, educational materials, and fungal herbarium expenses focused on Pacific Northwest fungi.
Daniel E. Stuntz Memorial Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Idaho museums and cultural nonprofits serving communities in the Southern region of the U.S. may be eligible for program support in areas like education, children and families, poverty relief, and disaster relief. Idaho organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3)s, have operated for over three years, and seek single-year, non-capital funding can apply to the Robinson Foundation.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Idaho Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on community services in Idaho can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support key programs and fundraising events. Grants from Insperity help institutions needing financial support, especially those engaging Insperity employees, serving as Insperity clients, or benefiting communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Museum and Community Funding from Bews Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Idaho 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like community enhancement, arts, education, health, and historic preservation can seek support for programs serving the Treasure Valley. Focused on broad charitable purposes, Bews Foundation invites eligible nonprofits, including museums and cultural institutions, to request grants of more than US $10,000 for general or project-based needs.
The Bews Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho working on education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can seek US $5,000 - US $25,000 to support one year of project funding. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help museums and other community organizations improve quality of life through practical, innovative programs.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Literacy and STEM Funding from Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Idaho 501(c)(3) museums and other public charities running literacy, reading, writing, or STEM/STEAM education programs can apply for grants of US $500 - US $5,000. Grants from Bessie Minor Swift Foundation help Ada and Canyon County organizations expand direct-service educational enrichment, especially small, local programs with limited fundraising capacity.
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
Idaho National Laboratory STEM Grants in Idaho
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Idaho museums and other informal education organizations can seek funding for K-12 STEM learning projects that support workforce development in Idaho. Focused on STEM and workforce preparation, Idaho National Laboratory invites informal educators such as museums, community groups, after-school programs, and libraries to apply for its Innovation in STEM Grant, awarding US $15,000 to one project.
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Idaho Commission for Libraries Support for STEM
Applications due Feb 18, 2027
Public, school, tribal, or academic libraries in Idaho can use this grant to fund summer STEM outreach materials or presenters, with awards of US $500. Grants from Idaho Commission for Libraries help expand hands-on STEM activities, increase children’s access to books, and reduce summer learning loss for underserved youth.
Idaho Commission for Libraries
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth, community, food security, or environmental programs in Idaho and across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Singapore can seek True Inspiration Awards grants to expand their impact. Chick Fil A Foundation provides US $30,000 - US $350,000 to support underserved youth, families, housing, hunger relief, and environmental stewardship projects, which may include museum-based initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Idaho Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Idaho nonprofit organizations leading strong cross-sector community partnerships can access national recognition and funding through the Community Partnership Award, honoring work that addresses significant social issues. Grants from Mutual of America Foundation help U.S. nonprofits whose collaborative models improve lives, demonstrate measurable impact, and can be replicated or scaled, including museum-led partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation