Idaho for Nonprofits Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Idaho that focus on environmental protection, conservation, and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations, projects, and activities that benefit the Eagle community in Idaho.

This grant provides $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Bonner County, Idaho, that focus on enhancing art, education, recreation, and environmental services for the local community.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit shooting organizations and local government units in Idaho to develop safe and environmentally friendly shooting ranges for public use and skill improvement.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Idaho for various operational and project-related expenses to strengthen community services.

The Eagle Arts Advisory Committee is now accepting applications from organizations or individuals seeking funding for projects or education that will enhance the artistic atmosphere and musical environment in the Eagle Community. Donor Name: City of Eagle State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Eagle Arts Advisory Committee (EAAC) is challenged to enrich the City of Eagle’s history and aesthetically enhance its sense of place. This is accomplished by responsibly promoting the arts for the benefit of the greater Eagle community and by introducing new opportunities that meet the cultural needs of a larger, more diverse community. The goal is to establish the City of Eagle as a destination city in Southwest Idaho.  Through this grant process, the goal of the EAAC is to grow the artistic opportunities for the City of Eagle, inspire people to take pride in this community, and provide reasons for the surrounding communities to bring people together to enjoy a variety of artistic offerings within Eagle. EAAC grant funds support artistic and cultural events & organizations, individual artists, community programs and educational opportunities benefiting the Eagle community. Grant support for all areas of the arts – visual, performing, musical, literary, and others – are considered by the EAAC. Funding Information  Grant awards usually range from $1000 to $5000. Eligibility Criteria  Preference will be given to non-profit 501(c)(3) applicants. EAAC does not approve funding requests for more than 50% of the project budget. No more than 20% of requested funding may be used on salaries. 80% of grant funds will be issued up front with the remaining 20% provided within 30 days of project completion and receipt / review of Final Report. Project or funds usage must be completed by the end of the 2024/2025 Fiscal Cycle – September 30, 2025. For more information, visit City of Eagle.

The Blue Cross of Idaho seeks to increase access to healthcare and to promote early detection and prevention of health issues. Donor Name: Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Behavioral health or mental health Access to healthcare Access to healthcare for seniors Fund Projects. Funding Priorities Addressing health equity Supporting capital and material expenditures for expansion Promoting growth opportunities for programs and services. Funding Information Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Target Populations Seniors Underserved and underrepresented population Veterans Youth Eligibility Criteria Idaho nonprofit organizations with an interest in increasing access to healthcare, behavioral healthcare or healthcare targeting seniors are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit BCIF.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its 2025 Source Water Protection Grants. Donor Name: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: DEQ’s source water protection grants fund projects to protect public drinking water sources. Eligible activities include those that reduce the risk of contamination of a drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Section 1452 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act provides funds for source water assessment and protection. These funds are a potential source of support for drinking water protection projects in Idaho. Funding Information Up to $750,000 is available for project funding in state fiscal year 2025 (SFY2025). Maximum funding requested for a project should not exceed $24,000 for submitted project proposals. Project Eligibility  Projects associated with source water protection measures are eligible for funding. Source water is defined as “any aquifer, surface water body, or watercourse from which water is taken either periodically or continuously by a public water system for drinking or food processing purposes” (Idaho Source Water Assessment Plan 1999). Eligible activities include those that lead to reducing the risk of contamination of the drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Projects will be expected to provide long-term benefits to source water quality. Projects with measures to reduce the threat of contaminants that could impact a specific drinking water source or regional drinking water supply are eligible for funding: Contaminant source identification (research) Contaminant pathway removal (closure of abandoned or unused wells) Contaminant removal (hazardous waste collection, pollution prevention, and waste reduction) Contaminant management (implement best management practices [BMPs] and structures to divert contaminated runoff from the source) Restoration and/or conservation of the ecological function of source water protection areas Education and information sharing (brochures, workshops, and media campaigns) Security measures to protect the source Grants can be used to implement security measures as long as the project protects the source area. Projects that protect the physical extraction structure (e.g., well, spring, or intake structures) are eligible for funding: Fencing around wells or springs. The fencing can include other buildings or tanks, as long as the fenced-in area is part of the source area. Gates for well and intake access roads and access control for those areas. Alarms, signs, cameras, locks, and lights for sources if they are clearly related to protecting the source water area. Grant funds are intended to target activities that go beyond normal operation and maintenance standards and existing system infrastructure deficiencies. Funds are available for projects that concentrate on protecting a specific community public water supply system or aquifer/watershed wide-protection effort. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants include the following: Idaho public water systems Local government units and subunits Special districts (e.g., water districts or conservation districts) Associations Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Tribes For more information, visit IDEQ.

The Rozella Nottingham Trust supports charitable organizations that provide services to the elderly in Ada County, Idaho. Donor Name: Rozella Nottingham Trust State: Idaho County: Ada County (ID) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas  Health Human services Funding Information Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000. Average total giving per year: $7,000. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. Charities must operate in Ada County, Idaho. Organizations must benefit and care for the elderly ages 60 and older. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation is offering grants to support projects that align with its mission to sustain Idaho’s fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage. Eligible applicants include the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and tax-exempt organizations. Volunteer groups can apply if they have fiscal sponsorship and an endorsement letter from a tax-exempt organization. The maximum funding request is $10,000, with a preferred but not required one-to-one match of Foundation funds. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. The Foundation does not fund projects outside Idaho, multi-year proposals, salaries (except for contract personnel), advocacy or fundraising activities, ongoing operating costs, or pass-through grants. Only one applicant may apply per project; if part of a consortium, the lead applicant must apply. Grant renewed very year; January 1st to April 30st

The Boise City Department of Arts & History Catalyst Grant program is a one-time funding opportunity that will support small-scale and mid-sized arts, history, and cultural activities such as public programs, events, projects, exhibitions, and tours throughout the year. Donor Name: Boise City Department of Arts & History State: Idaho City: Boise Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Catalyst Grant Pilot Program supports the Department of Arts and History’s (A&H) mission to cultivate a distinct sense of place which reflects Boise’s rich past, diverse communities, and unique natural setting by creating opportunities that nurture and sustain Boise’s creative economy. They envision the program helping to bring people together and build positive relationships that help create A City for Everyone. Funding Information This is a one-time pilot program with an open and competitive process, and prior funding through the Department of Arts & History does not guarantee funding. The Catalyst Grant Pilot Program offers a standard award size of $2,000. They expect to award a total of $40,000 in FY2024. Five (5) applications will be funded in each round. If five (5) applications are not fully funded due to low participation and/or because they do not meet eligibility or criteria, then the unexpended funds will roll over to the next round. Examples of Activities The Boise City Department of Arts & History strives to fund a wide range of projects and initiatives with an arts, history, or cultural focus, such as (but not limited to) the following: Projects, such as: Public Programs (such as presentations/lectures, workshops, walking tours, trainings, etc.) Events Performances Exhibits Educational opportunities Oral history projects Collaborations or innovative production that cultivates the cultural community Research, planning, and/or analysis that is available for Boise residents to help strengthen Boise’s cultural base Virtual and online projects of the above or other project, with a clear intent to reach Boise residents. Eligibility Criteria  To be considered for funding through the A&H grant program, proposals must: Be completed by an individual, as a representative of an organization, or as a representative of a nonprofit Friends group associated with a government agency. Directly benefit residents living within Boise City Limits. If the project involves an event, the venue must be located within Boise City Limits. Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regarding physical accessibility to project venues. Comply with the Department of Arts & History Equal Opportunity Statement: Boise City Department of Arts & History does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or disability. Include a budget using the template provided in the application and on the website. For more information, visit BCDAH.

The Projects for Organizations grant opportunity supports the public projects and events of nonprofit organizations, of informal arts groups applying through fiscal agents, and of arts-in-education projects in schools and school districts. Donor Name: Idaho Commission on the Arts State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Up to $1,100. Requires a 1:1 match (cash or in-kind) and funds up to 50% of projected expenses. Eligibility and Restrictions Applicant must be a nonprofit, IRS tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization or applying through a fiscal agent; or be a unit of local, county, tribal, or state government, including schools and school districts Nonprofit organizations (and fiscal agents) must have been in operation in Idaho for at least one year and have a valid 501(c)(3) Determination Letter with an effective date at least one year prior to the grant application deadline Applicant must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued by sam.gov Applicant must compensate professional artists Final reports for past Commission grants and awards must be submitted and approved Applicant may receive one quarterly grant in a fiscal year Organizations that receive Public Programs in the Arts or Entry Track funding are not eligible to apply for Projects for Organizations Quarterly grant applications may not support a current Arts Education Annual Project grant Projects cannot begin until 3 weeks after the application deadline and must begin before July 1, 2025. For more information, visit Idaho Commission on the Arts.

The Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations supporting charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Donor Name: Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust State: Idaho City: Twin Falls Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Grantmaking Priorities The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Twin Falls, Idaho. Funding Information Average grant size: $2,500 to $10,000. Average total giving per year: $35,000  Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools in Idaho to conduct public arts projects and events, requiring a match and compensation for professional artists.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and informal arts groups in Idaho to enhance their organizational development or artistic initiatives through professional consulting services.

Description: The Idaho Fire Chief’s Association (IFCA) is proud to announce the 2024 Fire Fighter License Plate (FFLP) grant program, now in its 24th year. This initiative, funded through the Idaho Fire Fighter’s License Plate (FFLP) Fund, aims to enhance fire safety education across Idaho by providing grants to eligible organizations. Since its inception, over $850,000 has been awarded to support fire safety education programs. For 2024, approximately $75,000 is available for distribution, with awards covering up to 75% of the grant fund balance as of July 1, 2024. Applications must align with legislative guidelines, focusing exclusively on fire safety education for firefighters, fire chiefs, and the general public. Applications are due by June 28, 2024, with awards announced in August.

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

This grant is designed to support the implementation of Idaho's Science Standards approved in 2022, emphasizing a shift towards inquiry-based learning in science education. By encouraging students to think and act like scientists, the grant aims to foster a deep understanding and application of scientific principles, processes, and content. Eligible applicants include nonprofit corporations that have been incorporated or registered in the State of Idaho for at least one year prior to the project application. The total award amount for all projects under this program is set at $24,100. Key dates for the program include the opening of applications on July 17, 2023, the application deadline on September 15, 2023, by 5:00 pm MST, and the notification of awardees by approximately October 13, 2023. The project period concludes on May 26, 2024, with a final report due by June 23, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government units in Idaho to create arts education projects that enhance K-12 learning experiences through effective educational strategies and artistic engagement.