Women’s Foundation of Montana Grant

The Women’s Foundation of Montana (WFM), a program of the Montana Community Foundation, is a philanthropic initiative dedicated to advancing the economic security of women and fostering a brighter future for girls across the state of Montana. Since its inception, WFM has focused on supporting efforts that promote gender equity through community-based strategies, advocacy, education, and strategic investments in organizations and initiatives that impact women and girls. For the 2026 grant cycle, the Women’s Foundation of Montana is allocating over $500,000 in funding through an invitation-only process. This cycle prioritizes the renewal of grants to current partners, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to long-term, sustained support for organizations that align with its mission. By choosing an invitation-only format, WFM ensures that funding reaches organizations already demonstrating impact and alignment with WFM’s core values and priorities, particularly those serving low-income, Indigenous, or rural women and girls. Additionally, WFM offers sponsorship funding to support public events and initiatives that align with its gender equity mission. These sponsorships are smaller-scale grants, typically ranging between $250 and $1,000, and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The total available pool for sponsorships per fiscal year (July 1–June 30) is capped at $7,500. Events that are prioritized for sponsorship funding are those accessible to low-income women, those that center Indigenous and rural women, and those that demonstrate a thoughtful understanding of the systemic barriers faced by women and girls in Montana. Eligible events should also foster education, skill-building, community engagement, or long-term change. WFM has an online application portal managed by Foundant for current grantees to access and manage their grant applications. Sponsorship inquiries require submitting a brief form that includes organizational contact information, event details, and the requested amount, along with relevant supporting documents. For questions related to the grant program or sponsorship process, applicants can contact Kylie Gursky, Director of the Women’s Foundation of Montana, by phone at 406-541-7406 or via email at [email protected]. As the 2026 cycle is invitation-only, there is no public open or close date for general applications. However, the sponsorship funding is open on a rolling basis until the annual allocation of $7,500 is exhausted. Organizations interested in sponsorships are encouraged to apply early, given the limited funding and first-come, first-served nature of the awards. Awards are made on a continual basis throughout the fiscal year until funds are depleted. No performance period or post-award reporting specifics are publicly detailed for either the grant or sponsorship programs. Furthermore, there is no indication of a required cost share or matching contribution for the sponsorships. Organizations are advised to reach out directly to WFM for clarification on eligibility and expectations, particularly if they are seeking to participate in future grant cycles or sponsorship opportunities.

Submit early due to limited funding and first-come-first-served review.