The Foundation aims to support a thriving, year-round Big Sky community where people can live, work, and build a life across all stages.
Grants through this cycle will support nonprofits that strengthen community livability, expand access to essential services, and build long-term resiliesGallatin and Madison Counties with a clear and direct benefit to BigSky residents and the commuting workforce.
2026 Key Dates:
July 9 to August 7: Letter of Interest - open call for eligible applicants August 28: Invitations issued to selected organizations to submit a full proposal August 31 -September 25: Grant Application open to invited organizations September 3, Noon: Grantmaking Overview Webinar November-December: Award announcements and allocations
Foundation Impact Priorities:
While the Foundation continues to fund across five impact areas, we are increasingly prioritizing efforts that advance housing stability, mental health, and child care access for the Big Sky workforce and residents.
Arts and Culture: Programs that promote creative expression and cultural connection to foster pride, belonging, and community spirit.
Education: Opportunities for individuals at every stage of life to access high-quality lifelong learning.
Environment: Support for a sustainable future through the protection of wildlife and natural resources and the responsible stewardship of land and water for generations to come.
Health and Wellness: Affordable access to physical and behavioral health services and robust recreational opportunities so individuals and families can thrive.
Livability: Programs and organizational capacity that uplift individuals and families that live, work, and thrive in the Big Sky region.
All Yellowstone Club Community Foundation grant opportunities are by invitation. YCCF will host one grant cycle in 2026. All eligible and interested applicants are invited to submit a Letter of Interest. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Frequently Asked Grant Questions:
About the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
Eligibility
Application Process
Grant Award Decisions
What is considered part of the greater Big Sky region?
