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

August 15, 2026

Typical awards range from $3,000–$8,000; maximum request is $25,000; most grants are one year.

Supports nonprofit projects that benefit Valley County, Idaho, via a single application to the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant Program.

One application automatically considered for both Forever Idaho Southwest and the Shelton Foundation Fund.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and projects that benefit Valley County, Idaho. The fund is designed to enhance the well-being of Valley County communities by providing resources to local nonprofits working in a variety of sectors, including arts, education, community benefit, environment, health, and housing. The application process is streamlined: applicants submit a single application to the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant Program, and organizations serving Valley County are automatically considered for both the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant and the Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund. --- ## Due Dates - August 15, 2026: Application deadline — submit to the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant Program (single application automatically considered for the Shelton Foundation Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $3,000 to $8,000. - Maximum request amount is $25,000. - Most grants are for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities or governmental entities (including public schools). - Projects must benefit Valley County, Idaho. - Organizations may apply for the region in which their office is located and/or any region in which they are serving residents. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single application through the [ICF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) under the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant Program. - All applications from organizations serving Valley County are automatically considered for both the Forever Idaho Southwest Regional Grant and the Shelton Foundation Fund. - No final report is required; ICF encourages recipients to share stories, photos, or updates. --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may be used for general operating support or project-specific needs. - Impact areas include arts & culture, community benefit, education, environment & animal welfare, health & wellness, and housing stability. - For technical support or questions, contact ICF (see below). --- ## External Links - [Program & application details](https://www.idahocf.org/grants-scholarships.php) - [ICF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/idahocf) - [Forever Idaho Grant Cycle Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.idahocf.org/docs/grants/Forever-Idaho-Grant-Guidelines.pdf) --- ## 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) | | Contact Page | [ICF Contact](https://www.idahocf.org/contact.php) | ---

Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund

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