MSGR Fund 2009 Guidelines
PHILANTHROPY
Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund Community Grants Program
Known by guests for their caring, attentive service, the staff at Mountain Sky is also known by residents in the local community for the same thing. Throughout the year, our staff gives back to the communities in which they live and work — through their physical involvement and through grants made to non-profit organizations by the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund. Established in 2002, the Fund has exceeded $2.0 million in grants.
The mission of the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Park and Gallatin Counties in Montana. The Mountain Sky staff is especially interested in supporting non-profit collaborations that maximize use of local resources and, in some cases, draw more services into Park County, where the Ranch is located.
The Fund traditionally makes grants for a period of one year. The Mountain Sky staff will consider funding for additional years based on demonstrated growth in three areas: new and diversified funding sources; increased impact on the community; and innovative leadership in collaborations.
We will be accepting proposals by invitation only in 2009; please refer to the grant application page to submit a request inquiry.
Inquiries must be submitted by February 16th.
For 2009, the Fund will support projects in the following area:
Critical Needs
Recognizing that the international economic crisis is creating new stress for local families, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund (MSGRF) committee has decided to focus on critical needs during the 2009 grant cycle. The MSGR committee is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations that respond to the increased and emerging needs of families in the community, such as food, shelter and other necessities families need to survive.
The MSGRF fund plans to continue its work on trails development and youth development by continuing to convene community leaders to discuss issues and opportunities within these areas.
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