Grants available for social justice projects
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HELENA — The Montana Community Foundation announces the opening of a grant cycle to benefit projects promoting social justice in Montana. Grants will be made from the Social Justice Montana Fund. Applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. Grants will range in size from $1,000 to $5,000. Only one application is allowed per organization. Successful grantees will have the following characteristics:
Promote social justice in Montana
Work to understand and address the root causes of the issues, not just the symptoms
See itself as part of a larger movement for social change, and works towards strengthening that movement
Preference will be given to projects that engage Montana’s youth in the work of social justice
Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to Montana residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. Ineligible projects include partisan or sectarian activities.
Grant requests are reviewed by the MCF Grants and Scholarships Committee. The grant process is competitive; incomplete applications will not be considered. Grant applications will be accepted Aug. 7 – Sept. 8, 2017.
To apply for a grant, access the online application at mtcf.org/grants. Only online applications will be accepted. For questions, please contact MCF Director of Operations and Grants, Jessica Stewart-Kuntz, at 406-441-4950 or jessica@mtcf.org.
About Montana Community Foundation
Montana Community Foundation’s mission is to cultivate a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish. Founded in 1988, MCF manages approximately $80 million in assets and administers more than 900 philanthropic funds and planned gifts. Since 1988, MCF has reinvested more than $37 million in Montana through grants to charitable organizations and causes across the state. MCF serves as a center for philanthropy in Montana, working with donors, charitable organizations and communities to provide simple and effective ways to give back to Montana.
For more information and to learn how you can support Montana communities, visit mtcf.org or call 406-443-8313. Find us on Facebook.
