Snowbird Fund
The Snowbird Fund supports Native families in Montana with direct financial assistance for community searches related to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per request; larger amounts may be considered with additional inquiry; applicants may reapply after 6 months.
Summary: Provides direct assistance to Native families in Montana leading community searches for missing loved ones affected by the MMIP crisis.
Key Information: Assistance is available only to individuals actively leading a search for a missing person in Montana.
Description
The Snowbird Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation, offers direct financial assistance to Native families and individuals in Montana who are conducting community searches for missing loved ones, specifically addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis. Support is provided for expenses such as travel, meals, accommodations, search equipment, awareness campaigns, and community vigils. The fund aims to empower families and communities as they search for missing Indigenous persons in both urban and rural settings, including reservations.
