Economic Development Grant Funders in Montana
18 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Montana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $10.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 18 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Montana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Montana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $3.5M | 110 | 2025 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Industrial Development | Pennsylvania | $3.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $1.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Northwest Area Foundation | Minnesota | $1.1M | 7 | 2020 |
| 5 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $450K | 2 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $330K | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | Gallatin Foundation Inc | Montana | $178K | 4 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Washington Redskins Original Americans | Virginia | $165K | 3 | 2018 |
| 9 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Maine | $145K | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | First Nations Oweesta Corporation | Colorado | $138K | 3 | 2019 |
| 11 | Gallatin Development Corporation | Montana | $114K | 6 | 2023 |
| 12 | The Community Foundation of Greater | Alabama | $98K | 4 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $65K | 2 | 2018 |
| 14 | Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | District of Columbia | $20K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | James and Katherine Clark Foundation | Washington | $18K | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Montana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 18 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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