Program/Project Grants

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from thecinnabarfoundation.org · programproject grants unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Amount

$2,500 to $15,000 USD

No more than 50% of the total project budget, whichever is less.

grant amounts will range from $2,500 - $15,000, and not exceed 50% of the total project budget, whichever is less

Where

Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: United States

The Cinnabar Foundation supports organizations that effectively conserve, preserve and restore the natural environment in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Who can apply

NGOs and Research institutions

Grants from the Cinnabar Foundation are available to nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, schools or university programs engaged in conservation within Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

The Cinnabar Foundation accepts grant applications once per year.

Co-funding required

No

Organizations are not required to match Cinnabar funding.

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Species conservation, Community conservation and Sustainable land use

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees send an interim or final report on progress and on how the funds were spent.

must submit an interim / final report describing the progress made toward achieving the purposes outlined in the applicant's grant application and detailing expenditures made from the granted funds

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