Community Foundation opens applications for grant cycle

The Whitefish Community Foundation is opening the fall cycle of its Community Grant Program.

The foundation will be accepting applications from Sept. 19 through Oct. 31 for the program.

The Whitefish Community Foundation supports nonprofit, charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents of Flathead County. Since inception in 2000, the Community Grant Program has granted over $1.65 million to area nonprofits to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, animals, civic life, conservation and the environment, education, health and human services, and recreation.

Organizations may apply once annually for a Community Grant of up to $4,000, and are eligible if, the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity or publicly-owned tax-exempt corporation OR a 501(c)(4) service organization or 501(c)(6) trade organization presenting a project or program that serves a charitable purpose in our community, the project/program serves residents of Flathead County, and the organization did not participate in the 2019 Great Fish Community Challenge.

The Whitefish Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering philanthropy, building endowments and helping donors and nonprofits benefit in the community. For more information, visit www.whitefishcommunityfoundation.org or call 406-863-1781.