About the Forever Idaho Grant Program
The Forever Idaho Grant Program is funded through the generosity of donors who recognize
that the needs within communities and among nonprofits are constantly changing and who
have entrusted ICF with the flexibility to forever meet those evolving needs.
This program awards general operating grants. If awarded, funds may be used for any direct
or indirect costs related to the organization’s activities, including payroll, rent, utilities, supplies
and equipment, project costs, capital improvements, and/or programmatic needs.
Deadlines
Eastern Region Cycle (Deadline June 15):
Open to applicants from Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham,
Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin,
Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and
Teton counties.
Northern Region Cycle (Deadline June 15):
Open to applicants from Benewah, Bonner, Boundary,
Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, and
Shoshone counties.
South Central Region Cycle (Deadline August 15):
Open to applicants from Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore,
Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls
counties.
Southwestern Region Cycle (Deadline August 15):
Open to applicants from Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon,
Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington
counties.
*You may apply for the region in which your office is located and/or any region in which you are
serving residents in that area.
Anticipate Award Notification
- East & North: September
- South Central & Southwest: November
Applications Reviewed By ICF Regional Councils
The Regional Councils are made up of volunteer community members from each region. They
are chosen based on their community knowledge, leadership, and their previous involvement
in the social sector in their respective communities. Regional Councils make grant
recommendations, and the final awards are approved by ICF’s Board of Directors.
Grant Amounts
The maximum request amount is $25,000, though most grants will range between $3,000
$8,000.
Eligibility for Funding Consideration
The Idaho Community Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities under
IRS Code Section 170 and governmental entities including public schools.
Please read below for additional context, as applicants will be asked to self-select the Impact
Area in which you are working:
- Arts & Culture
- Keeping Idaho’s arts and cultural activities vibrant and vital
- Community Benefit
- Building trust and social cohesion
- Supporting and developing community leaders
- Economic development and community building
- Educational & Economic Opportunities
- Increasing access to early childhood education and childcare
- Strengthening K-12, afterschool, and summer learning programs
- Addressing college affordability and access
- Providing training for promising careers
- Bolstering support for entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Environment & Animal Welfare
- Addressing environmental concerns that affect animals, both wild and domestic
- Improving land use and preserving access to the outdoors
- Protecting waterways, forested areas, and air quality
- Creating and beautifying public spaces
- Health and Wellness
- Supporting mental and physical health and wellness
- Caring for Idaho’s aging population
- Ensuring health equity and food access
- Housing Stability
- Promoting access to safe and stable housing
- Igniting investments in affordable housing
- Enabling home ownership
Grant Reporting
As part of our ongoing commitment to trust-based philanthropy, Forever Idaho grants do not
require a final report. We trust our partners to use funding in the ways that best serve their
communities. Instead of traditional reports, we welcome stories, photos, or updates to support
our ongoing learning about your organization.
Application Process
To apply, log in to your ICF portal account and click on Opportunities. Select the Forever Idaho
grant cycle for your respective region.
Questions
Please email Grants@idahocf.org or call (208) 342-3535. For technical assistance, please email
ApplicantPortal@idahocf.org.