GRANT GUIDELINES

Quick Reference Guide
GENERAL OPERATING
GRANTS
PROGRAM/PROJECT
GRANTS
Grant Range
$5,000 - $20,000
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$2,500 - $15,000 or
50% of total project budget
(whichever is less)



​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.
  • 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.​
  • Successful grant applicants are requested to provide a link from their website to Cinnabar's website.
2027 Initial Grant Report Deadline
January 31, 2028
January 31, 2028
2027 Grant Cycle
Jan 11-Feb 19, 2027
Jan 11-Feb 19, 2027
NOTE: Applicants can apply for only one grant per year.
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Funding Decisions are generally announced by May 31.