MCF
Impact Grants
Purpose & Description
Our Impact Grants encourage community-based solutions that inspire and empower giving, leadership, and service, and improve the quality of life for all in our community. Grants up to $5000 will be awarded for programs or operating expenses.
MCF Impact Grants will:
- Promote organizations that demonstrate financial responsibility and sustainability.
- Support a “better together” approach (significant collaboration, less duplication of services).
- Invest in leadership and operations that demonstrate action.
- Encourage participation that is reflective of our entire community.
We envision… a healthy and vibrant community that is created, sustained, and supported by its members and powered by generosity.
Applications for the 2025 Impact Grant are closed.
The 2026 Impact Grant Application will open in October 2026.
Click here to submit your 2025 Impact Grant Report
Funding Criteria
Account Creation
Applicants must create an account and submit their completed application through Smarter Select, our online application software. The only exception is for those using the Spanish application.
Charity Organizations
Organizations should be a registered 501 (c) 3, have a current fiscal sponsor, or be a government, school or other public entity.
Grant Requests
Organizations can apply for operational or program expenses. Grants requests between $1000 and $5000 are considered.
Local Impact
Programs and services must directly impact Montrose County residents.
