Idaho Grants

The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation (IWCF) invites applications for its 2024–2025 Grants Cycle to support projects that address critical needs in Southwestern Idaho. Eligible organizations include nonprofit 501(c)(3) entities, educational institutions, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious organizations serving the counties of Ada, Adams, Boise, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington. Proposals should present creative solutions to community challenges, with plans for sustainability beyond IWCF funding. Funds may be distributed over one or two years but are expected to be used within the year they are received. For this cycle, IWCF will consider proposals in six interest areas. These include Cultural Arts, supporting visual and performing arts and humanities for underserved populations; Education, targeting learning opportunities for all ages, such as early childhood programs and literacy initiatives; Environment, focusing on conservation, reclamation, and environmental education; Financial Stability, addressing poverty, homelessness, and job training; Health, which includes health care, substance abuse, and wellness programs; and Rural Communities, assisting towns with populations under 30,000 or rural-focused programs provided by urban-based organizations. Applicants must select one area when applying. Funding requests may range from $20,000 to $30,000. IWCF will not fund organizations with annual revenues under $50,000, general operating costs unrelated to the specific grant request, ongoing program costs not tied to expansions or new initiatives, or activities such as lobbying, scholarships, or endowment contributions. Applications currently receiving IWCF funding must wait 12 months after submitting their End-of-Grant report to apply again. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The grant timeline begins with the application opening on October 2, 2024, followed by a Virtual Nonprofit Education and Q&A Session on November 4, 2024. Applications are due by January 7, 2025. The grants committee will review applications and conduct site visits between January and March 2025. Organizations will be notified of funding decisions in April, with grants awarded in May 2025. Applicants are encouraged to prepare proposals carefully, aligning them with IWCF’s funding priorities and demonstrating measurable outcomes and clear sustainability plans. For more details, organizations can participate in the virtual Q&A session and access additional resources provided by IWCF.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations in the Pacific Northwest working to address environmental justice and public health challenges in historically underinvested communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations for projects that enhance wildlife habitats, improve migration corridors, and promote climate resilience on public lands in Idaho.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that engage youth in hands-on work experiences and skills development related to public lands and natural resource management, with a focus on promoting equity and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to advance biodiversity and restore native plant communities in Idaho.

This scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ+ students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington who demonstrate leadership and face systemic barriers to education, prioritizing those in marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore aquatic habitats and water resources on public lands in Idaho, prioritizing ecological health and community engagement, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and non-profits in Idaho to conserve and restore rangelands, improve land health, and combat climate change through collaborative projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public schools in Idaho to improve educational programs for students from preschool through 12th grade.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits for projects aimed at managing invasive and noxious plants on public lands in Idaho.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits to improve outdoor recreation access and promote environmental stewardship in Idaho.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Idaho for projects that enhance the preservation and accessibility of cultural and paleontological resources, with a focus on education, community engagement, and collaboration with tribal governments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and non-profits in Idaho for projects that improve forest and woodland health, resilience, and sustainability.

This program empowers rural high school students to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in their communities by awarding grants to local nonprofits addressing critical needs.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering threatened and endangered species in Idaho, targeting state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and non-profits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Idaho that operate homeless shelters and family housing programs for low-income families.

This funding opportunity supports qualified educational organizations in Idaho by providing financial assistance for environmental education, classroom resources, and necessary repairs to ensure safe learning environments.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Idaho that focus on environmental protection, conservation, and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.