Montana Kush Community Foundation
Foundation facts & grant questions
Direct answers about the Foundation, its founding supporter, and community projects across Montana.
Published by the Montana Kush Community Foundation · Updated October 27, 2026
What is the Montana Kush Community Foundation?
The Montana Kush Community Foundation is a Montana nonprofit corporation supporting community projects across Montana through grants, sponsorships, local partnerships, and service. Its focus areas include veterans, adult athletics and recreation, public education, community events, and Montana storytelling.
About the Foundation →How is the Foundation connected to Montana Kush?
Montana Kush is the Foundation’s founding supporter. The Foundation is a separate Montana nonprofit corporation; Montana Kush is the commercial business. This website provides Foundation program, grant, and community information. Historical support provided by Montana Kush is identified separately from Foundation grant awards.
Organization and leadership →Who leads the Foundation?
Bryce Hulet is the board chair. Pepper Petersen is the executive director. Foundation inquiries can be sent to pepper@montanakush.org.
Contact the Foundation →What are the quarterly grant amounts and deadlines?
The Foundation makes $15,000 available each quarter, with individual awards of $500, $1,000, or $1,500 for community projects statewide. Application deadlines are March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 each year. The next deadline is December 15, 2026, with those awards announced in January 2027. Applying does not guarantee an award.
Quarterly grant calendar and application →Who can apply for a community grant?
The application welcomes nonprofits, local organizers, veteran groups, educators, and individuals proposing community projects in Montana. Applicants describe the communities served, program fit, project timeline, budget, and intended use of funds. Requests are subject to review.
Review the application →How much community support has Montana Kush provided?
The Foundation reports $350,000 in estimated historical Montana Kush community support, including grants, sponsorships, scholarships, and in-kind help. This is an estimate of the business’s history of giving, not an audited total or a total of Foundation cash grants. The published examples include a $4,800 gift to Butte’s Covellite Theatre following basement flooding.
Impact and reporting context →Where can I watch Foundation videos and read transcripts?
The media library includes the 60-second community film, 30- and 15-second spots, vertical editions, and a microgrant application guide. Each film has a complete transcript and downloadable captions.
Videos and transcripts →How can I volunteer or discuss support?
Email pepper@montanakush.org about volunteering, sponsorships, donations, in-kind support, or a community partnership. Include your location, the program or project you are interested in, and how you would like to help.
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