Sweet Grass Community Foundation

The foundation supports their mission through various grant-making activities including the Community Impact Grants, Micro Grants, special project (Field of Interest) funds, and Scholarships.The Community Impact Granting program provides a quarterly funding opportunity for local qualified organizations. A higher priority will be given to requests that make an impact in Sweet Grass County; have a substantial impact in our community and for the applicant; and meet important or unmet needs. The program granted $109,525 to local organizations.There were no micro grants made during 2022.During 2022 the organization supported various special project funds including the BTGS Playground Fund; City Park Basketball Court Fund; Friends of Dornix Park; Old High School Project Fund; SGHS Civic Center Project Fund; Sweet Grass Cancer Alliance Fund; Sweet Grass Partners in Education; and Sweet Grass Recycle Fund. A total of $87,670 was granted from project funds in 2022.A total of $24,740 was granted from endowment funds. Other granting during 2022 included Robert Martinez Scholarship, Sweet Grass Cancer Alliance, Crazy Mountain Wrestling Club, Sweet Grass Animal Coalition, and Sweet grass County Early Childhood Coalition.

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON THEIR MISSIONS AND NOT ON 501(C)3 REQUIREMENTS. WE PROVIDE BOOKKEEPING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING TIPS AND ASSISTANCE BUILDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Supported 4 local organizations during 2022 including Sweet Grass Animal Coalition, Sweet Grass Cancer Alliance, Crazy Mountain Wrestling, and Sweet grass County Early Childhood Coalition.

GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY IN THE COMMUNITY AND BUILDS AWARENESS AROUND LOCAL NONPROFITS. Awarded $142,922 in grants from GWYL funds.