The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and qualifying government entities such as schools and libraries in Big Sky and the Greater Gallatin Valley. Funds are available to support nonprofit programs and capacity building. No loans or grants to individuals will be made.
Scholarship funds may be used for individual capacity development. Scholarship funds may be used to cover conference fees or tuition, travel/lodging costs, materials, or special technologies needed to participate in learning or development opportunities. Please reach out to staff if you have questions about your application and eligible expenses.
Scholarship funds will be awarded to the recipient's organization, not directly to the individual.
A follow up report is required of all scholarship recipients, to include brief learning outcomes and receipts for actual costs covered by funds.
The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Partner Scholarship is by invitation only. Please do not share this direct link with others.
Grant Parameters
- Eligibility: Applicants must be a nonprofit organization located in Big Sky or serving the Big Sky community
- Project Types: Grants are open to capital projects or one-time program costs.
- Funding Range: We welcome proposals between $50,000 and $100,000.
Grant Decisions
1. Applicant Presentations
- All applicants will attend a meeting with the Big Sky Thrift Grant Committee.
- At this meeting, applicants will give a short presentation about their project.
- The committee will then provide recommendations on funding.
2. Volunteer Review
- A list of applications and committee recommendations will be sent to all Big Sky Thrift volunteers.
- Volunteers will be invited to vote for approval or provide comments.
3. Final Decisions
- The Thrift Grant Committee will review applicant presentations and volunteer feedback to determine final award recommendations.
- These recommendations will be forwarded to the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) Board for final approval.
Key Dates
- Application Opens: October 20, 2025
- Application Closes: November 24th, 2025
- Committee Presentations: December 2025 (exact dates to be shared with applicants)
- Final Decisions Announced: December 2025
YCCF is proud to sponsor events and causes for organizations located within or providing services that support the greater Big Sky community. The Foundation considers sponsorship requests on a monthly basis, so please allow at least three months processing time for your sponsorship request.