Billings Community Foundation is a non-profit,
tax-exempt innovative community fund governed by local citizens
promoting philanthropy and charitable giving in the Billings area.

Billings Community Foundation is a 501c)(3) non-profit organization.

2009 GRANT GUIDELINES

BCF Grant Application 2009 Cover Sheet
BCF Grant Information Sheet
BCF Grant Report Form

Criteria:       The Billings Community Foundation makes grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes in the following focus areas:

• Education

• Basic human needs

• Arts and culture

• Natural resources and conservation

• Economic development

• Endowment building

Eligibility:     Applicants must:

• Be a 501(c) (3) organization.

• Submit only one application per organization, per year.

• Organizations in Yellowstone, Bighorn, Carbon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Stillwater and Treasure counties are eligible to apply.

About the Grants:

• Average grant size is $500 to $2,000.

• Recommendations for funding are made by a grants review committee with final approval made by the Billings Community Foundation Board of Directors.

• Applications for operating funds will not be considered.

Application Package:

• Cover sheet (enclosed)

• Copy of 501(c)(3) designation letter

• List of board members

• One-page project budget

• No more than a two-page narrative description of the project explaining tangible community impact and how this project will help the community address its future.

• Supplemental materials as deemed appropriate.

Where to Send the Application:

Mail six copies of the package to:

Billings Community Foundation
PO Box 1255
Billings, MT 59103-1255                    

Grant Cycle Schedule:      

Date                                Action

                     February 1                      Applications Available

                     April 1                             Applications Due

                     April 14 -  May 16             Grant Review Process

                    First week of June            Grants Awarded

The Billings Community Foundation has awarded $12,000.00
in grants to 15 non-profit organizations that serve people
in Yellowstone, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Big Horn counties.

The grants range from $500 to $1,000 and
will help charitable organizations with programs such as violence prevention, technology enhancement, and a community-wide reading program program.

Billings Community Foundation

PO Box 1255   Billings, MT  59103

info@billingscommunityfoundation.org
(406) 839-3334