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Have an idea that could help your Montana community?

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Here's how to apply for a Montana Kush Community Foundation microgrant.

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We'll walk through the form, from choosing a program to sending your request.

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Start at Montana Kush dot org slash grants dot H T M L.

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Read the program descriptions, then gather your contact details, project plan, timeline, and
estimated expenses.

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Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

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The form welcomes nonprofits, local organizers, veteran groups, educators, and community
projects doing useful work in Montana.

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Review the six programs shown here and choose the closest fit for your project.

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Explain the connection in your application. Applying does not guarantee an award.

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Enter your contact name and email address, then select your applicant type.

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A phone number is optional. Double-check your email so the Foundation can contact you about
your request.

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If you're applying for a group, add the organization name and your role or title.

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Individuals may leave the organization field blank. A website or project link is optional.

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If you include a link, use the full web address.

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Give your project a clear name and select its primary program.

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Then identify the Montana communities or counties it will serve.

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You can name a city, county, tribal community, or describe a statewide project.

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Describe what you plan to do, why it is needed, and how it connects to the program you
selected.

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Use plain language and concrete activities. For example, describe a neighborhood cleanup and
the local need it addresses.

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This field allows up to two thousand characters.

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Explain who will benefit, roughly how many people you'll serve, and how you'll know the
project helped.

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This response allows up to fifteen hundred characters.

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Add your project dates or estimated timeline, including when you need the funds.

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Choose one of three grant amounts: five hundred, one thousand, or fifteen hundred dollars.

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Describe your overall project budget. The form accepts an estimated amount, a range, or an
explanation.

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You can also list other funding secured or pending. That field is optional.

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In the use of funds field, list the expenses the grant will cover and an estimated cost for
each.

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For illustration, a five hundred dollar request could list two hundred for supplies, two
hundred for equipment rental, and one hundred for disposal.

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These are example costs, not a promise of eligibility. Use your own estimates.

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Read and check all three acknowledgments: program review, accuracy and authority to apply, and
permission to review your details and contact you.

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The form uses FormSubmit to deliver applications.

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Do not include Social Security numbers, banking details, or private medical information.

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Select Review application to check your answers. Use Edit application if you need to make a
change.

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When you're ready, select Submit application, then complete the verification step on the next
screen.

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Reviewing your answers alone does not send your request.

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Ready to take the next step? Visit the grant page or scan the code to begin.

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For application questions, email Pepper at Montana Kush dot org.

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Montana Kush Community Foundation. Supporting the communities that support us.