Hill County Community Foundation taking grant applications

The Hill County Community Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2020 grant cycle.

“The HCCF Endowment belongs to everyone who lives in Hill County” HCCF Chair Pam Veis said. “Our goal is to continue to grow the endowment to ensure we keep wealth here in this area currently and for generations to come. A percentage of the endowment is granted out on an annual basis, so a larger endowment means more funds are granted out annually to benefit Hill County citizens and communities. With the continued support of philanthropic people who live here and/or love this area, that goal will become a reality.”

All Hill County-area nonprofits are encouraged to apply for a grant. HCCF is looking to fund special projects that organizations are coordinating; HCCF cannot fund operating costs or salaries. Eligible applicants can request a minimum of $500 up to $1000 for their project. HCCF has a total of $3000 to grant out this fall.

The Hill County Community Foundation awards grants in the following three focus areas:

• Arts and Culture

• Community Beautification

• Basic Human Needs

Last year’s grant recipients include CASA’s ‘Foster Closet’ which provides children with basic need items upon placement along with helping local foster families with special needs requests, The Havre Main Street Art Alley project which will provide an eye catching, colorful work of art for the public to see and enjoy, Brother Van SOS Committee which provides emergency food and supplies to community members in need, Stone Child College — in collaboration with the Cultural Committee on campus — will host a ceremonial ribbon skirt class in efforts to preserve the traditions of the Native American people for future generations, Shakespeare in the Parks, and the North Star Hingham Pool for much-needed improvements to their pool which is widely used by Hill County Hi-Line residents.

Some of these projects and events have been put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Since 2005, over 40 Hill County nonprofit organizations have received over $29,000 in grant funds from the HCCF. Over half of that amount — $15,233 — has been granted out over the past four years.

The Hill County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Montana Community Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to cultivate a culture of giving to empower Montana communities to flourish. Through the power of permanently endowed funds, HCCF helps donors achieve their lasting philanthropic goals and provides Hill County nonprofits with sustainable income.

The deadline for applications is Oct. 30. Interested applicants can contact Pam for more information or to request an application packet at:

P.O. Box 16

Havre, Mt. 59501

406-390-4947

[email protected]

http://www.HillCountyCommunityFoundation.org .