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

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

Maximum request $25,000; typical awards range $3,000–$8,000; general operating support.

Supports Idaho nonprofits and public entities with flexible, community-driven grants across four regional cycles to address evolving local needs.

--- ## Description The Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program, administered by the Idaho Community Foundation, is designed to address the diverse and changing needs of Idaho communities by providing general operating grants to nonprofits and public entities. The program operates through four regional cycles each year—Northern, Eastern, Southwestern, and South Central Idaho—allowing applicants to seek funding in the region where they are based or serve. Rooted in a philosophy of community-driven philanthropy, the program aims to maximize impact by matching donor generosity with local priorities and greatest needs, supporting a broad range of activities from arts and culture to housing stability and health. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Northern Region application deadline - June 15, 2026: Eastern Region application deadline - August 15, 2026: Southwestern Region application deadline - August 15, 2026: South Central Region application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum request:** $25,000 per application - **Typical award size:** $3,000–$8,000 - **Funding type:** General operating support—funds may be used for direct or indirect organizational costs, including payroll, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, project costs, capital improvements, and programmatic needs. --- ## 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 specific counties listed for each region: - **Northern:** Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone - **Eastern:** Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, Teton - **Southwestern:** Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington - **South Central:** Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls - **Impact areas:** Arts & culture, community benefit, educational & economic opportunities, environment & animal welfare, health & wellness, housing stability Applicants may apply for the region where their office is located and/or any region in which they serve residents. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Idaho Community Foundation's grants portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf). - Select the Forever Idaho grant cycle for your respective region. - No final report is required if awarded; however, recipients are encouraged to share stories, photos, or updates as part of ongoing learning and impact assessment. --- ## Additional Information - Regional Councils composed of local community members review applications and make funding recommendations. - Final funding decisions are approved by the ICF Board of Directors. - The program emphasizes trust-based philanthropy and flexibility in the use of funds. --- ## External Links - [Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program 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) - [Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) - [Idaho Community Foundation Contact Page](https://www.idahocf.org/contact.php) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------| | Grants Program | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | 208-342-3535 | | Technical Assistance | [ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org](mailto:ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org) | |

Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program

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