Community Investment Program
The Community Investment Program funds innovative projects that improve quality of life and foster community development in select Eastern Montana counties and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | May 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; larger requests possible with prior approval; two cycles annually.
Summary: Funds innovative projects that improve quality of life and support community development in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon County, and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Eastern Montana.
Key Information: Projects must benefit these counties/communities; only one application per organization per cycle.
Description
The Community Investment Program (CIP), established at the Montana Community Foundation by Grid United, supports innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and strengthen communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon County, as well as the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Eastern Montana. The program focuses on areas impacted by the North Plains Connector transmission line and aims to foster long-term growth, resilience, and community ties by funding projects that address local needs, leverage additional resources, and encourage community involvement.
