2020 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
for projects in need of a multi-year funding commitment in order to be viable. 



​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 2020.
  • A final report for 2019 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2020 grant.
  • 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.
  • Applications for multi-year funding accepted by invitation only. Contact Cinnabar executive director Gary Wolfe to inquire.
  • A final report for 2019 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2020 grant.
2019 Grant Report Deadline
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
2020 Application Deadline
February 28, 2020
March 31, 2020
NOTE: Applicants can apply for only one grant per year.
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Funding Decisions will be announced by July 1, 2020.