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.
CHECK BACK IN FALL OF 2025 FOR OUR NEXT GRANT CYCLE
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 or have a current fiscal sponsor. If not a 501(c)3, please be prepared to describe your charitable or tax exemption status. The MCF can fund an organization that does not have the IRS tax status, but the project MUST be charitable.
Based on Budget
Organizations with budgets over $2 million must apply for program or project funds, not operational.
Local Impact
Programs and services must impact Montrose County residents.
