Current Grant Cycle
HACF’s grant application window closed on October 5, 2026, with 56 applications received.
Funding for 2026 totals $69,750 and is provided by:
-HACF in the amount of $25,000;
-Lewis and Clark County in the amount of $23,750;
-The City of Helena in the amount of $19,000, and
-A $2000 “Inspired by you” grant sponsored by Valley Bank, division of Glacier Bank. This was given in honor of Blair Haseman, the Steve Browning “Spirit of Philanthropy” Awardee for 2026. Per Blair’s wishes, this grant will be awarded to a nonprofit serving youth in the community.

Applications will be reviewed, and the evaluation is scheduled for October 26, 2026 from noon to 3 p.m. This evaluation will be open to the public.
Reviews will occur starting at noon at the HACF offices at 27 Neill Ave, Suite 102 OR via Zoom.
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