CHALLENGE GRANT GUIDELINES

Quick Reference Guide
GENERAL OPERATING
GRANTS
SPECIAL PROJECT
GRANTS
Maximum Amount
$15,000 or
​10% of budget
(whichever is less)
$15,000 or
50% of total project budget
(whichever is less)
Minimum Required Match
1:1
must be a cash match
1:1
must be a cash match
Multi-Year Funding
Opportunity
NO
YES
But only for projects in need of a multi-year funding commitment in order to be viable. By invitation only.  
​Contact Cinnabar Foundation executive director Gary Wolfe to inquire.



​Special Eligibility
Requirements
  • Operate effective conservation programs that serve Montana or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
  • ​Must have 501(c)(3) status.
  • Applications for General Operating Grants are accepted by invitation only. Invitations will be extended in early January 2021.
  • A final report for 2020 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2021 grant.
  • Successful 2021 grant applicants must provide a link from their website to Cinnabar's website.
  • Operate effective conservation programs that serve Montana or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
  • ​Must have 501(c)(3) status or secure  a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent to sponsor the project.​
  • A final report for 2020 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2021 grant.
  • Successful 2021 grant applicants must provide a link from their website to Cinnabar's website.
2020 Grant Report Deadline
Grant Report Guidelines
January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
2021 Grant Application Deadline
February 28, 2021
March 31, 2021
NOTE: Applicants can apply for only one grant per year.
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Funding Decisions will be announced by July 1, 2021.