Wyoming Community Foundation Competitive Grants

Wyoming Community Foundation Competitive Grants is sponsored by Wyoming Community Foundation. Supports Wyoming nonprofit organizations that address community needs in areas such as arts, health, education, the environment, and civic engagement.

Available Grants | Wyoming Community Foundation WYCF Logos & Press Release Template Dubois – Crowheart Local Board Sheridan – Johnson Local Board Creating an Agency Endowed Fund Designated Agency Endowed Fund For Professional Advisors WYCF Logos & Press Release Template Scroll the page to view the variety of WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTs available.

Application Deadline Dates *Grant applications will be due on the 15th or the following business day. Specialized grants may have different deadlines. Click here to view other grant options that may be a good fit for you!

WYCF accepts one application per organization for any given grant deadline and a final report must be submitted prior to submitting a new grant request. Additionally, a grantee shall limit their application to one time per year, based on the submission date, unless granted permission otherwise. For example, a grantee submitting an application in March of 2023 and receiving funds in June of 2023 may not reapply until March of 2024.

WYCF gives priority to nonprofit organizations who: Address an identified community need and work to create a long-term solution Partner with other nonprofits or programs to enhance services without duplication Leverage dollars received from WYCF to obtain additional or future funding Please note, we cannot support lobbying efforts and cannot give grants to individuals. Low priority is given to: Still have questions?

Feel free to contact WYCF Programs Associate Cassandra Hunter ( cassandra@wycf. org ) or book an appointment for our NEW Office Hours. Learn more and book today !

WYCF General Grant Application LAUREN P. MILLER APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP Provides financial assistance to individuals participating in a Registered Apprenticeship Program with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeships. * For more detailed information, click here .

All trades will be considered, with special attention given to the automotive and construction trades. Application is open annually May 1 st through July 1 st . Questions?

Contact Ben Kinion ( BenK@wycf. org ). Access code for the Lauren P.

Miller Apprenticeship Scholarship Application: Miller25 *Employers who do not currently have a Registered Apprenticeship Programs should contact Jason Demo, Director, Wyoming Apprenticeship Office, at (307) 401-4185 for information on developing a program for your company. Apply for the Lauren P.

Miller Apprenticeship Scholarship KATIE PARTON MEMORIAL DANCE FUND The Katie Parton Memorial Dance Fund grant provides tuition and other financial assistance such as support for costumes, shoes, special equipment, travel stipends, or any other expenses related to dance that might be incurred by the students with down syndrome or other cognitive or physical disabilities.

Organizations qualify if they serve: Priority 1: Any person of any age who has Down Syndrome in Natrona County. Priority 2: Any person of any age with a cognitive or physical disability in Natrona County. Priority 3: Any person 18 or under, regardless of ability, needing financial assistance for classes.

Application is open annually July 15th through August 31st. Please contact Benk@wycf. org with any questions about this opportunity.

Apply for the Katie Parton Memorial Dance Fund The Microsoft Technology and Sustainability Grant Open to organizations and projects in Laramie County, Wyoming Technology (Hardware or Software Upgrades, Skills Building) Grant Amounts: Request amounts up to $20,000 will be considered. Requirements: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or government entity, such as a local government, tribal government, or school district.

Reporting: A project report will be due within one year of receiving funds. If you received funding from the Microsoft program previously, your final report will need to be submitted to be considered eligible. Organizations with open final reports for other WYCF grant programs are eligible.

Applications are open until June 15, 2026. Please contact A llison @wycf. org to discuss eligibility.

See a Sample Grant Application Apply for the Microsoft Tech and Sustainability Grant MCMURRY CONTINUING STAFF EDUCATION GRANTS Grants of up to $2,000 are available to employees at Wyoming’s libraries who have been employed at the same library for a minimum period of 12 months. Grant supports: coursework for certification or completion of degree in a library-related subject area OR attendance at conferences, workshops or seminars.

Grants are made bi-monthly, beginning January 31. PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to submit for library funding, please apply through the WYCF competitive grant application . See if you qualify & other info Apply for the McMurry Continuing Staff Education Grant HAZEL PATTERSON MEMORIAL GRANT Open to all Johnson County nonprofits.

March 15 submission deadline date. Please contact Cassandra@wycf. org with any questions about this opportunity.

Apply for the Hazel Patterson Memorial Grant WYOMING INTERTIE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM Open to nonprofits in Albany, Carbon, and Platte County Applicants may apply for general operating grants up to $10,000 and project costs of up to $50,000 WICIP funds will support innovative projects and organizations that enhance quality of life while strengthening communities in this area of Wyoming. There will be two cycles a year.

Deadlines are in mid-December and mid-June. Please contact Allison@wycf. org with any questions about this opportunity.

See if you qualify & other info Apply for the Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program CHILDCARE PROVIDER START-UP GRANT Applications will open on January 2nd, 2026. Please be sure you are filling out the childcare provider application when applying. Applicants must be licensed, working toward licensure, or must accept childcare subsidies.

Applicants may be nonprofit or for-profit entities. Applicants not previously awarded childcare start-up funds in 2025. Multiple awards are anticipated ; thus, requests must not exceed $20,000.

00 per applicant . Applicants must be located in high-need/low access areas of Wyoming. (Zip codes will be used to determine eligibility in the application).

Applications will next be accepted opening January 2 and closing March 1 at 11:59 PM. Please contact Micah@wycf. org with any questions about this opportunity.

See if you qualify & other info Apply for the Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant Mission: Connecting people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00-5:00 Address: 1472 N. 5th Street, Suite 201 Constant Contact Use.

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