Snowbird Fund
The Snowbird Fund from the Montana Community Foundation supports Native-led search efforts for missing Indigenous people in Montana by funding essential search-related expenses.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per approved request; larger amounts considered with direct inquiry; funds typically disbursed within 1–2 weeks.
Summary: Provides direct financial assistance to Native families in Montana leading community searches for missing loved ones.
Key Information: Applicants can reapply after 6 months; funding is not guaranteed.
Description
The Snowbird Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation, supports Native families and individuals in Montana who are actively leading searches for missing loved ones. The fund addresses the urgent needs arising from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis by providing direct assistance for travel, meals, communication tools, awareness campaigns, and other essential expenses related to community searches. The goal is to empower Native communities and alleviate the financial burden faced during these critical efforts.
