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The Foundation provides grant and sponsorship funding to nonprofit organizations and qualifying government agencies in the greater Big Sky region as well as funding for annual scholarships to local middle and high school students. Each type of support has different criteria and deadlines, so read carefully.

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Grants

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and qualifying government entities such as schools and libraries in the greater Big Sky region. Funds are available to support nonprofit programs, capital projects, and capacity building.

Sponsorships

The Foundation is proud to sponsor events and causes for organizations located in or providing services that support communities in the greater Big Sky region.

Student Scholarships:

The  Foundation offers three annual scholarships for local high school seniors to be applied toward college costs. A third scholarship supports participation by a local middle or high school student in a summer outdoor and service adventure.

Rieschel Family
Scholarship

$5,000 deposited directly to awardee’s enrolled  post-secondary program or applied toward approved equipment costs.

Candidates: High school seniors attending Lone Peak High School, Bozeman High School, Bridger Alternative Program, Belgrade High School, Gallatin Valley private schools, Manhattan High School, or equivalent homeschool programs.

Corey C. Griffin
Scholarship

Two $5,000 scholarships paid directly to recipients’ enrolled post-secondary programs.

Candidates: High school seniors attending Lone Peak High School, Bozeman High School, Bridger Alternative Program, Belgrade High School, Gallatin Valley private schools, Manhattan High School, or equivalent homeschool programs.

Big Bald Dave
Adventure

Summer trip focused on
outdoor adventure and service to others.

Candidates: Big Sky student in 8th, 9th or 10th grade.