The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and qualifying government entities such as schools and libraries that serve communities in the greater Big Sky region.
2025 Fall Grant Cycle
Each year, the Foundation allocates funding through Community Grants to regional nonprofit partners working to address critical needs in 5 Impact Areas. Community Grant funding is used to support programs and organizational capacity building.
Key Dates:
Week of September 15 - Invitations issued to selected grantee partners
September 22 – October 22 - Application portal open for all invited applicants
September 30 - 12:00pm - Grantmaking Overview Webinar; information sharing and Q and A
October 22- Application portal closes for all applicants
December - Award decisions and allocations
Funding Priorities:
Livability- Uplifting individuals and families through partnerships that enhance the quality of life through affordable housing, childcare, food security and transportation.
Health & Wellness- Promoting holistic well-being by ensuring access to physical and behavioral health services, robust recreational opportunities, and affordable care.
Environment- Supporting stewards of this wild and wonderful place and its wildlife and natural resources now and for generations to come.
Arts & Culture- Investing in programs that promote creative expression and cultural connection to foster pride, belonging and community spirit.
Education- Prioritizing safe, accessible, high quality and diverse lifelong learning for all Big Sky community members and visitors, from infancy to adulthood.
All Yellowstone Club Community Foundation grant opportunities are by invitation. Please see Grant Guidelines and FAQ for information about the invitation process.
A PDF copy of the grant guidelines can be found here. A recording of the Fall Grant Webinar will be posted on September 30, 2025
Grant Process
2026 Grantmaking: The Foundation is moving to one grant cycle annually to be hosted each fall beginning in 2026. Communications about the 2026 grant cycle will begin in the winter of 2026, including website updates. Grant partners can reach out to their program officer with additional questions.
Frequently Asked Grant Questions:
About the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
Eligibility
Funding Priorities
Fall 2025 Application Calendar
Grant Award Decisions
What is considered part of the greater Big Sky region?
