[Idaho Community Foundation](https://www.idahocf.org)

May 1, 2026 (Spring cycle) | December 1, 2026 (Fall cycle)

Typical awards: $3,000–$10,000; larger requests considered; one-year grant period.

Supports arts activities, public art education, and opportunities for local artists in southeastern Idaho counties.

--- ## Description The F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund provides grants to enhance the arts in southeastern Idaho. The fund supports projects that offer entertainment or art-related education to the public, as well as initiatives that provide education, skills training, performance, or display opportunities for local artists. The program aims to enrich the cultural landscape and foster community engagement with the arts. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Spring cycle application deadline - December 1, 2026: Fall cycle application deadline These deadlines recur annually on May 1 and December 1. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $10,000. - Larger requests may be considered. - Grants are for a period of approximately one year. - Notification is typically in late June (spring cycle) or January (fall cycle). --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: - Be a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit under IRS code 170 - Be a public educational institution - Be a government entity, including local governments and libraries Additional requirements: - The organization or entity must be located in one or more of the following Idaho counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power. Eligible projects include: - Arts activities providing entertainment or art-related education to the general public (e.g., programs, classes, performances, concerts, exhibits, seminars) - Initiatives supporting education, skills training, performance, or display opportunities for local artists (including scholarships for training or education) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [ICF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf). - Review the [official program guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Bistline-Grant-Guidelines-25.pdf) before applying. - Applications are reviewed by designated fund advisors. - End of Grant Reports are due one year from the application deadline for which you received funding. --- ## Additional Information - The fund often receives more requests than it can support; seed funding for projects aiming for self-sustainability is encouraged. - Clearly explain your plan for sustainability in your application if applicable. --- ## External Links - [Bistline Foundation Fund Program Page](https://www.idahocf.org/grants-scholarships.php) - [Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Bistline-Grant-Guidelines-25.pdf) - [ICF Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | | Phone | 208-342-3535 | | Technical Assistance| [ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org](mailto:ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org) | | Funder Contact Page | [Contact ICF](https://www.idahocf.org/contact.php) |

The F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund

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