Best Health Care Grants in Montana

Montana 501(c)(3) organizations improving health, wellness, and human services can apply for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana grants supporting programs or general operations. Funding may benefit health care, nutrition, housing, transportation, and economic stability initiatives that keep Montanans healthy; requests must be submitted at least 60 days before the program or event start date.

Healthcare clinics, systems, and facilities in Montana serving patients with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol can receive US $5,000 to increase screening for health-related social needs and build community partnerships. Grants from Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services help Montana health care providers improve cardiovascular care and address health disparities through flexible, clinic-friendly projects.

Healthcare organizations in Montana that employ community health workers and serve high-priority census areas can receive US $5,000 to screen for health-related social needs, refer residents to community programs, and track service use. Focused on cardiovascular and public health, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services invites health care providers to join this CHW Social Need Project.

Community-based organizations in Montana addressing non-medical health factors like food, housing, or transportation insecurity through clinic partnerships can apply for Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services grants of US $5,000 per site. With a mission to improve cardiovascular health, Montana DPHHS supports 12‑month projects in high‑priority census areas that work alongside healthcare providers using CONNECT referrals.

Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct education, health and human services, arts, culture, or community service programs for disadvantaged or special-needs populations can apply for Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation support. Funding may benefit Montana health care access, wellness, nutrition, and community health education initiatives that keep administrative costs low and emphasize direct services.

Health care clinics, systems, and facilities in Montana serving patients with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol can receive funding to expand screening for health-related social needs and address health disparities. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services supports these diabetes-focused access to care projects with US $5,000 awards.

Healthcare clinics, hospitals, and facilities in Montana working with people who have diabetes can receive US $5,000 to support a chronic kidney disease quality improvement project. With a mission to improve community health, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services provides health care providers with funding to enhance CKD screening and early detection efforts.

Montana commercial broadcasters producing urgent, time-limited news or public affairs programming on health care, education, jobs, or other critical issues can access funding through Greater Montana Foundation. Supported programs must be made available to Montana media outlets, schools, and libraries, and proposals are accepted year-round with expedited, case-by-case review.

Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can access recoverable funding for out-of-pocket case costs through The Impact Fund. Grants from The Impact Fund help Montana organizations and others advance economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases that benefit communities facing systemic oppression, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $50,000.

Employers and employer groups in Montana seeking to develop or expand child care benefits for their workforce can apply for Zero to Five Montana’s Employer-Sponsored Child Care Grant Program, with awards of US $10,000 - US $100,000. Funding supports sustainable, cost-shared child care strategies that increase access for working families and may benefit health-related employers.

The Foster Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Pacific Northwest that align with priority funding issues such as social services, education, medical research, and community engagement. The foundation seeks to cultivate long-term partnerships and is committed to improving community life through various initiatives. Eligible organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) status and address one of the foundation's priority issues while ensuring that funds are used within the designated geographic reach.

The Montana Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Funds support initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care for nursing home residents. Funds are allocated to assist facilities facing closure, support resident relocation, and improve care quality through technical assistance and training programs. This program, managed by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, aims to utilize civil monetary penalties imposed on non-compliant nursing homes to directly benefit vulnerable populations and improve their overall quality of life.

Rural Montana organizations addressing local health issues can access funding through the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s Rural Health Small Grants, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible projects may focus on mental health, housing, food, child or elder care, public health, cultural connection, or other health-related needs in smaller and remote communities across Montana.

Montana-based nonprofit organizations, universities, state or local agencies, and Tribal governments working to improve behavioral health can nominate an individual for this award, which provides up to US $10,000 to the nominating organization. With a mission to strengthen health care, Montana Healthcare Foundation honors innovative, collaborative leaders advancing mental health and substance use disorder care in Montana.

Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Montana can apply for USDA: Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to purchase, construct, or improve essential facilities and equipment. Projects may include health care clinics, hospitals, and related services, helping small and low-income communities strengthen local health infrastructure and other critical community services.

Nonprofit organizations in Montana working on education, homelessness, environmental conservation, wildlife, or animal welfare can access funding through the Cross Charitable Foundation. Grants from Cross Charitable Foundation help Montana health and human service efforts that align with its mission areas. Applications are by board invitation only, with one application per organization per year.

Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing LGBTQ+ health, wellness, and related services in Montana can seek approximately US $10,000 in support. Pride Foundation supports health and wellness, education, and community-building programs, with priority for grassroots, BIPOC- and TGNC-led organizations serving LGBTQ+ communities, including those in rural areas with limited access to mainstream funding.

Nonprofit and community organizations expanding mental health services for Indigenous individuals in Montana can apply for funding from Montana Community Foundation. The fund awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 for innovative, culturally appropriate prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services, including technology-based approaches that reach tribal nations, reservations, and urban Indian communities.

Montana 501(c)(3) organizations serving Western Montana residents with health care, youth, education, arts, senior services, or anti-poverty programs can apply for $3,300 - $25,000 in support from the Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation. With a mission to benefit Western Montana communities, the foundation backs projects improving access to care, wellness education, clinics, and related community enrichment efforts.

Montana cities, towns, counties, universities, nonprofits, and tribal governments can fund urban forestry program development, including tree inventories, management plans, education, and strategic planting. With a mission to improve community forest health, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation supports projects that enhance human and community health, resilience, and green infrastructure across Montana.

Montana library staff, students, and professionals focused on health information access and data science can seek funding for professional development activities such as classes, conferences, or workshops. National Library of Medicine’s NNLM Region 4 awards US $2,500 to individuals or member institutions to build capacity for delivering reliable health information, especially for underserved communities.

Montana 501(c)(3) and comparable government organizations supporting child and family mental well-being can seek funding for prevention, early intervention, and family-centered behavioral health programs. Intermountain Community Care Foundation supports health care initiatives that reduce suicide, anxiety, depression, and substance misuse, strengthen trauma-informed systems, and build community behavioral health capacity, with awards from US $5,000 - US $100,000.

Intermountain Community Care Foundation

Our mission: Helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in the Intermountain West. We’re dedicated to creating healthier communities and helping our patients thrive.

Intermountain Health was established in 1975, but our legacy of compassion and care extends well beyond that, going back to the late 1800s and the early 1900s in Colorado and Utah respectively. We have since become a 60,000+ person strong nonprofit health system, with operations in six states across the interior West with a shared vision to be a model health system that inspires the future of health.

Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health, and HealthCare Partners Nevada have now come together to serve communities in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Grants

The Intermountain Community Care Foundation awards grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment. By supporting evidence-based programs and services that strengthen communities, the Foundation is dedicated to helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

What We Fund

We provide grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment.

• Healthcare Access Grants
• Social Drivers of Health Grants
• Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants
• Utah Education Innovation Grants

Social Drivers of Health Grants

To qualify for Social Drivers of Health grant funding, your program or service must align with at least one of these social drivers of health priorities:

• Improve nutrition security
• Improve stable and quality housing through wraparound and support services

Requirements

• A full and complete financial audit conducted within the last two years. Submission must include the entire audit, including any findings and the auditor's letter
• A copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) designation letter or comparable government designation
• A completed W9
• A completed Supplier Form (a blank copy will be provided in the application)

Additional information

• Applications will be accepted for new or existing programs that clearly address a social driver of health. New programs may include pilot initiatives.
• In Utah and Idaho, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $100,000 per year for 3 years (up to $300,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
• In Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $50,000 per year for 2 years (up to $100,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
• Budget Limitation - A funding request may not exceed 20 percent of an organization’s annual operating budget, e.g., to be eligible for a $50,000 grant, your organization’s annual operating budget must be at least $250,000.
• In general, small equipment and materials, such as jump ropes or cooking utensils are eligible, at no more than a total $5,000 cost, but large equipment, construction, and capital costs are not eligible. Consideration will be given if computer equipment is necessary and vital to the success of the project.

Nonprofit organizations in Montana that provide or support civil legal services, legal education, or access to justice can apply for Montana Justice Foundation Program Grants. Focused on legal services, these grants prioritize groups serving low-income or disadvantaged Montanans, which may include programs helping clients secure housing, medical care, safety, and long-term stability.

Nonprofit and other qualified organizations in Montana can seek funding for innovative legal services and access-to-justice projects that benefit vulnerable and underserved residents. Montana Justice Foundation supports efforts such as legal education, new legal aid or self-help clinics, advocacy on legal issues affecting low-income Montanans, and projects that improve judicial processes or promote pro bono service.

Housing-focused nonprofits, mission-driven for-profits, and qualified public or tribal housing entities in Montana can seek US $2,000,000 to scale proven affordable housing innovations. Grants from Enterprise Community Partners help organizations nationwide advance equitable, affordable housing through new design and construction, finance models, or service delivery and programs that expand housing choice and access.

Emergency medical service providers in Montana can seek competitive funding to acquire or lease ambulances and emergency response vehicles, and to purchase training, communication, monitoring, and patient care equipment. With a mission to strengthen prehospital care, Montana Department of Transportation supports certified EMS agencies, particularly volunteer-based rural services, that meet state eligibility and matching requirements.