Community Investment Program
The Community Investment Program from Montana Community Foundation funds innovative, research-based projects that address community needs in select Montana counties and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; larger requests considered with approval; two cycles per year.
Summary: Supports innovative, community-driven projects that enhance quality of life in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon Counties and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities; fiscal sponsorship allowed for others.
Description
The Community Investment Program (CIP) at the Montana Community Foundation, established by Grid United, is designed to strengthen and enrich the communities of Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon Counties as well as the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. This initiative is closely tied to the North Plains Connector transmission line project and prioritizes projects that address local needs, foster creative solutions, and support economic and community development. Funding is directed toward efforts that have broad community impact, demonstrate innovation, and are responsive to emerging issues.
