Impact Grants
Impact Grants support organizations serving Montrose County residents, funding community-based programs and operations to improve quality of life through giving, leadership, service, and collaboration.
Funder: Montrose Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (2025 recipient reports) | December 1, 2026 (2026 applications)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 for program or operating expenses
Summary: Impact Grants support community-based programs and operations that directly benefit Montrose County residents and strengthen community life.
Key Information: Previous recipients must submit their 2025 Impact Grant report to be eligible for 2026 funding.
Description
Montrose Community Foundation’s Impact Grants support community-based solutions that inspire and empower giving, leadership, and service while improving quality of life. The program funds program and operating expenses for organizations whose work directly benefits Montrose County residents, including qualifying community projects and partnerships.
The foundation prioritizes financial responsibility and sustainability, leadership and operations that demonstrate action, and participation reflecting the entire community. Its “better together” approach emphasizes significant collaboration and less duplication of services. These priorities support the foundation’s vision of a healthy, vibrant community created, sustained, and supported by its members and powered by generosity.
