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

June 15, 2026 (North Region) | June 15, 2026 (East Region) | August 15, 2026 (Southwest Region) | August 15, 2026 (South Central Region)

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

Flexible, greatest-need grants supporting Idaho nonprofits and community organizations in four regional cycles.

--- ## Description The Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program, administered by the Idaho Community Foundation, offers flexible funding to Idaho nonprofits and community organizations addressing the most pressing and evolving needs in their communities. Grants are awarded through four regional cycles, with each region having its own annual deadline. The program is designed to support general operating expenses or project-specific needs, empowering organizations to respond to local priorities across a wide range of impact areas, including arts and culture, community benefit, education, environment, health, and housing stability. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: North Region application deadline (Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone counties) - June 15, 2026: East Region application deadline (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, Teton counties) - August 15, 2026: Southwest Region application deadline (Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington counties) - August 15, 2026: South Central Region application deadline (Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties) Anticipated award notification: - North & East: September - Southwest & South Central: November --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $25,000 per application - Most grants are between $3,000 and $8,000 - Funding is for one year; grants are for general operating or project expenses --- ## Eligibility - 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities under IRS Code Section 170 - Governmental entities, including public schools - Applicants must apply for the region where their office is located and/or any region in which they serve residents - Impact areas include: - 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) - Select the Forever Idaho grant cycle for your respective region - No final report is required; instead, recipients are encouraged to share stories, photos, or updates to support ongoing learning --- ## Additional Information - Grants are reviewed by Regional Councils composed of local volunteer community members - Funds may be used for general operating expenses or specific project costs, including payroll, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, capital improvements, and programmatic needs - Applicants can apply to more than one region if they serve residents in multiple regions --- ## 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) - [ICF Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | | Technical Assistance | [ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org](mailto:ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org) | | Phone | 208-342-3535 | | Address | 210 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702 |

Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program

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