Snowbird Fund
The Snowbird Fund supports Native families in Montana with direct financial assistance for search activities related to missing loved ones, addressing urgent needs from the MMIP crisis.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Ongoing (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per request; larger amounts considered on a case-by-case basis; applicants may reapply every 6 months.
Summary: Provides direct financial assistance to Native families in Montana leading community searches for missing loved ones.
Key Information: Assistance is available year-round; funding is not guaranteed and is subject to application review.
Description
The Snowbird Fund, managed by the Montana Community Foundation, offers direct support to Native families in Montana who are actively leading searches for missing loved ones. The fund is designed to help cover critical expenses related to search activities, including travel, meals, accommodations, communications, equipment, and community awareness efforts. It is a response to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic and aims to provide meaningful aid to families during active searches in urban, rural, and reservation settings.
