US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Montana Education
With a mission to strengthen communities, US Bancorp Foundation provides Montana elementary education and youth-focused nonprofits with funding for economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars, may be eligible in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Youth and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding from Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. With a mission to strengthen community programs, Costco Foundation provides monetary support for evidence-based initiatives, which may include elementary education efforts connected to child welfare, youth services, or related educational programming.
Costco Foundation
Montana Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Focused on innovative human services, Creag Foundation invites Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek support for new approaches to social problems. Organizations working with elementary-age students, or running school-related human services or literacy programs, may be eligible if they offer creative solutions and have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Montana Youth
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s health, education, development, or welfare can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation for youth programs, early childhood development, and related enrichment. Grants up to US $15,000 may support elementary education initiatives, child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, environmental education, scholarships, and other youth-focused projects, with no geographic restrictions beyond IRS status.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Education Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven startups in Montana and beyond can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable social and environmental solutions. Elementary education initiatives that are post-pilot, data-driven, and designed to reach at least 10,000 underserved learners may be competitive.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Education Grants in Montana
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to expand educational access and equity in Montana can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to Up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help early-stage, tech-enabled programs serving mostly economically underserved students, including elementary-age learners, especially in crisis response, education, and economic empowerment.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Montana Education
Montana elementary education programs and other eligible schools, government entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K–12 academic performance, STEM, and college and career pathways, which may benefit elementary school students and related programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Montana Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Montana elementary education nonprofits with strong arts or science programming can seek Hearst Foundation support for culture-focused initiatives in the U.S.; awards are typically more than US $100,000. The foundation funds established 501(c)(3) cultural institutions for program, capital, and limited general support, prioritizing arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs with measurable impact on youth.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs may apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation support; awards are more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general operating needs. Montana organizations improving economic independence, family stability, or youth development, including school-linked services, may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Grants for Montana Education
Nonprofit organizations supporting health, education, or community programs in Montana can access funding through Labcorp Charitable Foundation to expand services and outreach. The foundation supports initiatives like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM and elementary education programming, and healthy lifestyle research, with eligibility limited to U.S.-based or equivalent charitable organizations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Montana Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education projects in Montana can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale programs for children and youth from urban low‑income communities. With a mission to expand opportunity, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education initiatives in the U.S., which may include elementary education efforts that meet its priorities and location criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Education
Montana elementary education organizations and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and humanitarian services for marginalized children and families. Programs that integrate primary education with health care access, literacy, or child welfare services may be especially competitive within the foundation’s global and U.S. funding priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits with charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support work carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, making this a potential fit for elementary education initiatives within broader educational missions.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community development, basic needs, workforce education, or cultural programs can seek sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help fund initiatives such as preserving neighborhoods, hunger relief, emergency shelter, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion efforts, which may include elementary education-related activities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Montana elementary education nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards range from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Eligible organizations are typically 501(c)(3)s with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, working in countries including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Montana Education Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting education, children, or related services in Montana can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to advance their programs. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides grants to smaller U.S.-based charities, which may include elementary education initiatives that fit its focus areas.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Education
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Montana elementary education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling support to highlight their impact. With a mission to partner closely with local changemakers, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. organizations with more than US $50,000 to share powerful stories from programs such as early childhood and 21st-century education.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Education Grants in Montana
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Montana 501(c)(3) organizations with more than three years of activity can seek funding for education, children and families, poverty relief, and related programs that create tangible impact. Focused on humanitarian and faith-informed efforts, Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects; eligible applicants must serve communities in the Southern region, including states below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for grants that may also benefit elementary education programs. Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation is open to qualifying charitable organizations across these focus areas, including those integrating youth or school-age components into their work.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Montana Education Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Lawrence Foundation provides Montana elementary education programs and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries with unrestricted support for environmental and human services work. U.S.-headquartered organizations can request general operating or project grants, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000, which may benefit school-based initiatives serving younger students.
Lawrence Foundation
Elementary Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Montana working on elementary and broader youth education programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support school-based or school-related initiatives. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation also considers projects in arts, community services, health, environment, and services for seniors, people with disabilities, and other community-based programs across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial community grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and local economic and cultural development. Montana organizations with elementary education, arts education, or youth-focused community programs that fit these priorities and engage Ameriprise volunteers may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Steele-Reese Foundation Support for Rural Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 19, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities providing rural K–12 and early childhood education in Montana can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for programs and capital needs. With a mission to strengthen rural communities, Steele-Reese Foundation also supports related human services, health, conservation, and arts projects in rural Idaho, Montana, and nearby Native nations.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Education Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits running education or youth programs can apply for Dr Scholl Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 to support one-year projects. Funding is primarily for U.S. organizations and also covers social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental initiatives that may benefit elementary education efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Montana
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Montana 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support direct services or capacity building. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help eligible communities served by Union Pacific enhance youth development, basic needs, outdoor recreation, STEM learning, and other local initiatives that may benefit elementary-age students.
Union Pacific Foundation
Montana Youth Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana serving elementary-age or underserved youth can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental programs. School-based or youth-focused initiatives in areas like academic enrichment, leadership, housing, or hunger relief may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc