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 Caroline Byrd 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.
  • A final report for 2021 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2022 grant.
  • Successful 2021 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.​
  • A final report for 2021 Cinnabar grant (if received) must be submitted to be eligible to apply for a 2022 grant.
  • Successful 2021 grant applicants are requested to provide a link from their website to Cinnabar's website.
2021 Grant Report Deadline
Grant Report Guidelines
January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022
2022 Grant Application Deadline
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
NOTE: Applicants can apply for only one grant per year.
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Funding Decisions are generally announced by June 1st.