Montana Funding & Opportunities

Montana State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Montana.

Northwest Farm Credit Services Rural Community Grant Program
Grants for nonprofit organizations working to improve economic and social well-being of rural communities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Otto Bremer Foundation Grants
Funding for organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin working to provide for people's basic needs and help strengthen communities. Funding is available for a variety of reasons, including general operating support and capital projects.

Treacy Foundation Grants
Grants to support capital campaigns, capital asset improvements, and maintenance for nonprofit organizations in Montana. Grants have been awarded to projects in rural communities in the areas of health, human services, education, and arts/culture.

Western Montana Area Health Education Center Student Rural Clinical Rotations Program
Travel reimbursement to support health professions students participating in clinical rotations at rural and underserved sites in Montana.

Western Professional Student Exchange Program
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.

WWAMI AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. The WWAMI Area Health Education Center Network serves Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.

Native Led Social Justice Organizing Grant Inactive
Funding for social justice organizing projects by native led grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming that conduct most of their work in reservation communities and/or rural, small town communities.

Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program: Local Grants Inactive
Grants to nonprofits to support direct services and capacity building efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in communities served by Union Pacific in the areas of safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Special emphasis is given to programs and organizations that advance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of underserved populations in target communities. Rural communities are a priority.

Montana Mental Health Access Fund for Indigenous Communities Inactive
Funding for mental health service providers to support innovative ideas for increasing access and improving mental health and well-being for Montana residents, with particular focus on tribal communities.