EIN# 81-0419905

Good Neighbor Grant Program

5

Grants Awarded Annually

$5,000

Per Grant

$25,000

Total Annual Grant Pool

Annual 

Application Cycle

Yellowstone Foundation awards five $5,000 grants each year to eligible nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with its mission and values. Funding may support a specific project or general operations and must be used within 12 months of the award date.

Who Should Apply

Yellowstone Foundation supports nonprofit organizations whose work meaningfully connects with one or more of the following areas:

Organizations do not need to replicate the exact programs of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Montana organizations receive priority, although mission-aligned organizations elsewhere in the Mountain West may also be considered.

 

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Is Your Organization Eligible?

IMPORTANT DATES

2026 Application Timeline

September 1

Applications open

October 15

Applications due by 5:00 p.m. MT

October 16–November 15

Application review period

November 16

Award notifications

December 15

Grant funds distributed

June 1
Following year

Final Report due

How to Apply

Three Steps to Submit Your Application

Download

Download the Good Neighbor Grant Program application.

Complete

Complete every section and collect all required attachments.

Submit

Email or mail the completed application by the deadline.

Submit by Email

Email submission is preferred.

grants@yellowstonefoundation.org​

Submit by Mail

Yellowstone Foundation
Attn: Good Neighbor Grant Program
2050 Overland Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

Applications sent by mail must be postmarked before October 15, 2026.

Questions? Call (406) 656-8772

Required Attachments

  • IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status
  • Most recent board-approved annual budget
  • Most recent financial statements
  • Current board of directors list
  • Brief organizational biography or one-page overview, optional
  • Completed grant application

 

Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

Review and Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated according to:

  • Mission alignment
  • Clarity and feasibility
  • Demonstrated community impact
  • Organizational capacity and financial health
  • Connection to the Greater Yellowstone region

 

The Grant Review Committee may contact applicants for clarification. All committee decisions are final.

Final Report Due June 1 of the Following Year

Reporting After the Grant

Grant recipients must submit a brief final report explaining how the funding was used, the outcomes achieved, and any challenges or unexpected developments. The report should not exceed one page Organizations that do not submit the required report will be ineligible for the following grant cycle.

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