Foundations
500
Total Assets
$3.1B
Total Giving
$1.3B
Active Grants
187
National Rank
#46
Wyoming Grant Programs: Business Readiness, Natural Resource Stewardship, and Infrastructure Investment
Wyoming offers a strategically focused portfolio of grant programs that reflect the state's unique economic landscape, vast natural resources, and commitment to empowering local communities.
Despite being the least populous state in the nation, Wyoming has developed a sophisticated grant infrastructure that includes centralized resources like the Wyoming Grants Connect Hub, a one-stop interactive dashboard and data repository that helps communities identify state and federal funding opportunities, including programs funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS and Science Act.
The Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP) provides hands-on technical assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses in identifying, pursuing, and managing grants that align with local priorities.
Key State Programs
Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program
Administered by the Wyoming Business Council, this program has been revised to focus on addressing critical barriers to economic growth. Provides grants and loans for infrastructure and development projects with clear economic development outcomes for Wyoming communities.
Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP)
A technical assistance program that provides local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses with support to identify, pursue, and manage grants that align with local priorities. Serves as a critical capacity-building resource for communities seeking state and federal funding.
Wyoming Arts Council Grants and Fellowships
Awards nearly 150 grants and fellowships annually, funding programs and projects in every county across the state. Supports individual artists and organizations through project grants, professional development, community engagement, and public art funding.
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
Provides grant funding for all forms of arts and culture to Wyoming nonprofits and governmental agencies. Includes historic and architectural preservation grants for conservation, survey, preservation planning, restoration, and rehabilitation projects with no restrictions on types of grants awarded.
State Infrastructure Matching Fund
A $75 million appropriation by the Wyoming Legislature to help bring federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds back to the state. Available for use by the state or its political subdivisions for qualifying IIJA grant matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wyoming Grants Connect Hub?
The Grants Connect Hub is a one-stop interactive dashboard and grant data repository maintained by the State Budget Department. It allows users to find information on state and federal grant funding programs available to Wyoming communities, including programs funded by the IIJA, IRA, and CHIPS and Science Act. The hub is a valuable starting point for any organization seeking funding in Wyoming.
How can small businesses access grant funding in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Business Council offers several programs for small businesses. The Market Expansion Grant covers 75 percent of costs for businesses expanding outside the state, up to $4,000. The Kickstart Grant supports growth-oriented businesses demonstrating scaling potential. The Wyoming Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund provides grants and low-interest loans for property cleanup. WYGAP also offers free technical assistance to help small businesses identify and pursue appropriate grant opportunities.
Are there grants for arts and cultural projects in Wyoming?
Yes. The Wyoming Arts Council awards nearly 150 grants and fellowships each year for individual artists and organizations across every county in the state, covering materials, studio space, public art, residencies, and more. The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund provides additional funding for all forms of arts and culture, including historic and architectural preservation, with no restrictions on types of grants awarded. Both nonprofit and governmental agencies are eligible.
What is the Business Ready Community program?
The Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan program is administered by the Wyoming Business Council and has been revised to focus more directly on addressing critical state and local barriers to economic growth. The program provides funding for infrastructure and site development projects with clear economic development outcomes, emphasizing projects that support business attraction, retention, and expansion rather than purely amenity-focused initiatives.
How does Wyoming leverage federal infrastructure funding?
The Wyoming Legislature appropriated $75 million to the Governor's Office in a State Infrastructure Matching Fund specifically to help bring more federal IIJA funds back to Wyoming. This fund is available for use by the state or its political subdivisions as matching funds for qualifying IIJA grants. WYGAP provides technical assistance to help communities identify and apply for these federal opportunities.
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Wyoming Funding Resources
Top Foundations
Largest Foundations in Wyoming
| # | Foundation | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natrona Collective Health Trust | $288.3M |
| 2 | Cumming Foundation | $243.3M |
| 3 | Emerald Gate Charitable Trust | $178.9M |
| 4 | Sage Foundation Inc. | $171.9M |
| 5 | Whitney Benefits Inc. | $130M |
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