US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Montana Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Montana nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and serving designated U.S. Bank communities, may be eligible to support projects that intersect with local preservation and community development goals.
US Bancorp Foundation
Montana Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Montana can seek support for new or expanded initiatives. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit letters of inquiry, which may include projects that integrate historic preservation with broader community development or social services goals.
Creag Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Social Impact Grants in Montana
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Montana can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and focus on innovative, tech-enabled solutions, which may include projects that intersect with community heritage or historic areas.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Montana Communities
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and volunteer fire companies in Montana can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, affordable housing, and financial literacy, which may benefit organizations that also steward historic neighborhoods or heritage districts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Montana Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Montana cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or arts education programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, which supports impactful cultural institutions across the U.S. Grants may support program, capital, limited general operating, or endowment needs for museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and related institutions with strong, sustainable results.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants for Montana
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs may be eligible for William Randolph Hearst Foundation support, including organizations serving Montana. Grants of more than US $100,000 can fund program, capital, or general support for efforts addressing poverty, housing, food access, jobs, legal aid, reentry, or youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Montana Communities
Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides Montana nonprofits and other charitable organizations with funding for health and welfare, education, and community initiatives. Support may include food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle efforts. Organizations working on historic preservation alongside these priorities may be eligible if they meet 501(c)(3) or equivalent status.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Montana Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can seek more than US $50,000 in project or scaling support in Montana and other eligible regions. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides funding to nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other qualified entities; historic preservation groups with qualifying youth-focused programs may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Montana 501(c)(3) organizations with charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal (and, where applicable, California) law. Historic preservation groups that meet these criteria may be competitive if their projects advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or environmental initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding; awards may also benefit historic preservation projects that fit these priorities. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help U.S. organizations advance economic mobility, social progress, and diversity and inclusion in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Montana, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. Montana historic preservation groups that also address social disadvantage or community hardship may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Montana Arts Council Grants for Montana Culture
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Montana historic preservation and cultural organizations can access funding through the Montana Arts Council for cultural and aesthetic projects across the state. Eligible projects include visual, performing, literary and media arts, history, archaeology, folklore, archives, collections, research, historic preservation, and construction or renovation of cultural facilities, supporting Montana’s cultural heritage and historic sites.
Montana Arts Council
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Montana Preservation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Historic preservation nonprofits in Montana can use this national storytelling grant to showcase their impact through films, photography, or other media. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides more than US $50,000 to 501(c)(3) or aligned for-profit organizations sharing powerful community stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Montana public agencies and nonprofit organizations focused on historic preservation planning and education can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation; awards US $2,500 - US $5,000 for eligible projects. Grants support planning, professional consultants, staff time, and innovative public education or outreach that advance local preservation efforts, with a one-to-one match required.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Montana historic preservation nonprofits can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support 501(c)(3) charitable projects. Organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding that incorporate preservation of historic or culturally significant places in Montana may be eligible to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Montana Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Montana can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help Montana organizations that support vulnerable families and children, which may include groups integrating historic preservation with community services and youth or workforce programming.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Montana Community and Environment Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Montana can seek unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Groups whose historic preservation work overlaps community services or environmental conservation may be eligible for program or operating support.
Lawrence Foundation
Nyquist Foundation Community Grants in Montana
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit, governmental, or religious organizations in eastern Roosevelt County, Montana can seek Nyquist Foundation grants of US $500 - US $2,000 for specific local projects and events. Historic preservation groups in Bainville, Culbertson, or Froid may be eligible if their projects clearly serve these communities and funds are used as proposed within one year.
Thomas & Corienne Nyquist Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and related services. Organizations in Montana may be eligible if they serve local residents and meet focus area, documentation, stability, and volunteer engagement priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Steele-Reese Foundation Support for Montana Preservation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 19, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and governmental entities doing rural conservation and preservation work in Montana can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for locally focused land, water, wildlife, or historic restoration projects. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, Steele-Reese Foundation provides funding for essential, measurable programs in rural areas and Native nations sharing this geography.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Community Projects Funding for Nonprofits from Montana Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, or fiscally sponsored groups in Montana’s northern Rosebud County can apply for Montana Community Foundation’s Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant; awards up to US $3,500 for capital and asset-building projects. Historic preservation, youth, recreation, environment, healthcare, emergency services, and community development initiatives may be eligible.
Montana Community Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from Montana Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Montana nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored projects working on historic preservation and other community priorities in northern Rosebud County may be eligible for this opportunity. Local historic preservation efforts in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, or Rosebud can access up to US $10,000 through the Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County’s Signature Community Impact Grants for projects with strong partnerships and visible community benefit.
Montana Community Foundation
Montana Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana providing community services like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help local nonprofits serving underserved residents, which can include organizations that integrate historic preservation into broader community development work.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Jerry Metcalf Foundation Support for Montana Preservation
Applications due Apr 18, 2027
Montana organizations and individuals enhancing the state’s natural environment and diverse communities can seek Jerry Metcalf Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $5,000 for projects, buildings, endowments, operations, or matching funds. Historic preservation efforts, including research, conservation, and related community projects, are among the eligible focus areas.
Jerry Metcalf Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Montana
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability projects that primarily benefit a Union Pacific–served community. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help groups whose work may include historic preservation as part of broader community improvement efforts.
Union Pacific Foundation
Battlefield Preservation Grants for Nonprofits from National Trust
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Montana can seek funding to plan and promote battlefield, viewshed, and related historic structure preservation efforts, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports planning, capacity building, and public education or outreach projects tied to historic battlefield preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation