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

June 15, 2026: Northern Region Cycle | June 15, 2026: Eastern Region Cycle | August 15, 2026: Southwestern Region Cycle | August 15, 2026: South Central Region Cycle

Maximum request: $25,000; most grants range $3,000–$8,000; one-year award period.

Flexible, donor-supported grants for Idaho nonprofits and public entities to address evolving community needs in four regional cycles.

--- ## Description The Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program, managed by the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF), provides flexible general operating grants to nonprofits and public entities across Idaho. The program is designed to meet the changing needs of Idaho communities by distributing funding in four regional cycles (Northern, Eastern, Southwestern, and South Central). Grants may be used for a wide range of organizational needs, including payroll, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, project costs, capital improvements, and programmatic initiatives. The program emphasizes community-driven philanthropy and supports a broad spectrum of impact areas, including arts and culture, community benefit, education, economic opportunity, environment, animal welfare, health, wellness, and housing stability. --- ## Due Dates - **June 15, 2026**: Northern Region Cycle (Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone counties) - **June 15, 2026**: Eastern Region Cycle (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, Teton counties) - **August 15, 2026**: Southwestern Region Cycle (Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties) - **August 15, 2026**: South Central Region Cycle (Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties) --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum request:** $25,000 per application - **Typical grant range:** $3,000–$8,000 - **Award period:** One year - **No final report required**; ICF welcomes stories, photos, or updates instead of formal reports. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities under IRS Code Section 170 - Governmental entities, including public schools - **Geographic eligibility:** Applicants must be located in or serve residents of the counties within the relevant regional cycle. - **You may apply for:** - The region where your office is located - Any region where you are actively serving residents - **Impact areas supported:** - Arts & Culture - Community Benefit - Educational & Economic Opportunities - Environment & Animal Welfare - Health and Wellness - Housing Stability --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [ICF online grants portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fidahocf). - Select the appropriate Forever Idaho grant cycle for your region. - Applicants must indicate a primary county (especially if serving multiple counties) and describe the geographic reach and anticipated beneficiaries. - No final report is required, but recipients are encouraged to share stories or updates. --- ## Additional Information - Regional Councils, composed of local community members, review applications and make recommendations; final awards are approved by the ICF Board of Directors. - **Anticipated award notification:** - North & East: September - Southwest & South Central: November - Some funds may be restricted to particular counties; applicants should choose the primary county most relevant to their project or beneficiary base. - The information provided in applications may be shared with other potential donors at ICF’s discretion. --- ## External Links - [Forever Idaho Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Forever-Idaho-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) - [Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program overview](https://www.idahocf.org/grants-scholarships.php#tab-forever-idaho) - [ICF Grants Portal (Apply)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fidahocf) - [Idaho Community Foundation homepage](https://www.idahocf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Grants Email | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | | Technical Assistance | [ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org](mailto:ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org) | | Phone | 208-342-3535 | | Contact Page | [ICF Contact Form](https://www.idahocf.org/contact.php) | ---

Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program

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