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

March 15, 2027 (Spring cycle) | August 15, 2026 (Fall cycle)

Typical awards: $3,000–$10,000; maximum request not specified; one-year grant period.

Supports landscaping, beautification, and public recreation projects in southeastern Idaho communities.

Projects must benefit Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, or Power counties.

--- ## Description The Ifft Foundation Fund, administered by the Idaho Community Foundation, provides grants for community beautification and public recreation projects in southeastern Idaho. The fund places primary emphasis on landscaping and beautification initiatives that enhance the aesthetic and recreational value of eligible communities. Projects may also support education, history, and the arts, provided they contribute to improving public life in the target region. --- ## Due Dates - August 15, 2026: Fall cycle application deadline - March 15, 2027: Spring cycle application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $10,000. - No explicit maximum request amount is specified. - Grant period is just under one year; end-of-grant reports are due one year from the application deadline. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities, governmental agencies, or public educational institutions. - Projects must benefit one or more of the following southeastern Idaho counties: - Bannock - Bear Lake - Bingham - Caribou - Franklin - Oneida - Power - Eligible projects focus on: - Community beautification and public recreation (with primary emphasis on landscaping and beautification) - Education, history, and the arts (if they improve public life in the region) - Ineligible requests include: - Projects benefiting private individuals or located on private property - Salaries, benefits, operating expenses, or general organizational budgets - Purchase of real property - Fee-based services (administrative, professional, architectural, or consulting fees) - Printing or development of informational materials (brochures, booklets, etc.) - Funding for private schools and churches - Public school programs or equipment except for landscaping and public-use auditorium improvements --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Idaho Community Foundation’s [online Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf). - Select the Ifft Foundation Fund cycle for your respective region. - Review the [program guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Ifft-Guidelines.pdf) for detailed eligibility and application instructions. - Award notifications are typically sent in late April (Spring cycle) or late September (Fall cycle). - End-of-grant reports are due one year from the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The fund does not support requests for ongoing operating expenses, routine salaries, or projects on private property. - Projects must be accessible and provide public benefit within the eligible counties. - Final reports are required at the end of the grant period, but the Foundation encourages updates and stories over formal reporting. --- ## External Links - [Ifft Foundation Fund program page](https://www.idahocf.org/grants-scholarships.php) - [Program guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Ifft-Guidelines.pdf) - [ICF Grants Portal (apply online)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) - [Idaho Community Foundation homepage](https://www.idahocf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@idahocf.org](mailto:grants@idahocf.org) | | Phone | 208-342-3535 | | Technical Support | [ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org](mailto:ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org) | | Funder Contact Page | [Contact ICF](https://www.idahocf.org/contact.php) |

Ifft Foundation Fund

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