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
YES
​By invitation only.
YES
But only for projects in need of a multi-year funding commitment in order to be viable. By invitation only.



​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.
  • An interim / final report for a Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2023 grant.
  • Successful grant applicants are requested to 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.​
  • An interim / final report for a Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2023 grant.
  • Successful grant applicants are requested to provide a link from their website to Cinnabar's website.
2023 Grant Report Deadline
January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024
2024 Grant Application Submissions
TBA
TBA
NOTE: Applicants can apply for only one grant per year.
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Funding Decisions are generally announced by June 15th.