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Community Works Grants is sponsored by NorthWestern Energy. NorthWestern Energy's Community Works Grants aim to enhance community well-being in their service areas, including Montana. The program supports qualified nonprofit organizations with monetary donations focused on education, health services, civic improvement, culture, and resource conservation.
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Giving Back to the Community | NorthWestern Energy Welcome to the NorthWestern Energy website. Please choose a state/region below so we can deliver you the most personalized and relevant site experience possible.
or choose a state from the menu below: Please select a state Montana South Dakota Nebraska We are passionate about giving back to the communities we serve NorthWestern Energy strives to be a good citizen of the communities we serve, and we encourage employees to do the same. As members of the communities we serve, NorthWestern Energy is passionate about giving back. In 2025, we gave $2.
1 million in charitable donations and sponsorships, economic development opportunities, scholarships and professional association dues across our territory.
Our 2025 Community Giving in charitable donations and sponsorships, economic development opportunities, scholarships and professional association dues across our territory unique communities served within our service territory awarded to nonprofits through the Employee Volunteer Program How Can We Help Your Organization?
Our Community Fund provides support for qualified 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) non-profit organizations that directly serve our communities. Do you have a project that needs volunteers? Our employees are always looking for opportunities to volunteer their time to strengthen our communities.
Learn More About Our Community Giving Learn More About Our Community Giving The Community Edition of Bright Magazine, a publication of NorthWestern Energy, has more information about our community giving, along with articles about our employees, our customers, our communities and our commitment to sustainability.
Our Community Relations Team Madison Area Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Bozeman Area Community Relations Manager Billings Area Community Relations Manager Butte Area Community Relations Manager Director of Community Connections Great Falls Area Community Relations Manager Community Relations Specialist Community Relations Specialist Missoula Area Community Relations Manager South Dakota/Nebraska Area Community Relations Manager Helena Area Community Relations Manager NorthWestern Energy wants to make the communities it serves better places to live, work and prosper.
That's why we're proud to donate to a wide range of worthy causes. NorthWestern Energy’s scholarship program provides approximately $100,000 in scholarships to students attending universities, colleges or technical schools in our area. Our economic development team works to help retain existing jobs, promote business expansion and recruit new businesses in the communities we serve.
Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program We participate in a public-private partnership to help fund the Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program. Since 2007, River Fund grants and NorthWestern Energy matching funds have helped leverage more than $10 million in public recreation improvements. Learn more about the Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program Service & Payment Locations We have walk-in offices across our service territory.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status. National organizations and political activities are generally excluded. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Works Grants is funded by NorthWestern Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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