MONTANA – The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces the opening of the grant cycle for the Montana Wildfire Relief Fund, a charitable fund dedicated to supporting wildfire relief efforts following the unprecedented wildfire season in Montana. The fund originated as a partnership between MCF and the Montana Television Network. Launched in early September 2017, the fund has grown to more than $400,000 through the extraordinary generosity of individuals, businesses, private foundations and many others across the country.
Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an exempt governmental unit or, if neither, provide a fiscal sponsorship agreement with an organization who is a 501(c)(3) or exempt governmental unit. Grants will be between $5,000 and $15,000. Only one application is allowed per organization.
Successful grantees will have the following characteristics:
• Preference will be given to rural, volunteer fire departments or other organizations representing first response to fighting wildfires in Montana in 2017.
• Provide a direct benefit to Montana residents.
• Do not support projects, programs, or activities that are partisan or sectarian.
Grant requests are reviewed by a grants committee comprised of MCF staff and board members, nominated members of Montana communities affected by wildfires, and wildfire experts from government agencies and other qualified organizations. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Grant applications will be accepted Oct. 9-Nov. 10.
To apply for a grant, access the online application at mtcf.org/grants. Online applications are strongly preferred. For questions, please contact MCF Director of Operations & Grants Jessica Stewart-Kuntz at (406) 441-4950 or jessica@mtcf.org.
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