Competitive Grant Program
About The Program
The Lander Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the quality of life in Lander and the surrounding Fremont County area. Through this annual grant opportunity, LCF invests in programs and projects that respond to community needs, foster collaboration, and create meaningful local impact.
We are eager to hear about your project or program and how it will make a positive, lasting impact throughout the community. Lander-based nonprofits and LCF fiscally sponsored entities are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026. (See “How To Apply” below.)
Funding Priorities
Competitive grants support nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with LCF’s mission and demonstrates clear benefit to the Lander community. Priority will be given to proposals that:
Address identified community needs
Demonstrate collaboration or partnership
Serve a broad or underserved population
Show thoughtful planning, feasibility, and measurable outcomes
Strengthen organizational capacity or program effectiveness
Grant Focus Areas
LCF typically considers requests across a range of charitable purposes, including but not limited to:
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education and youth development
Health and Human Services
Environment, recreation, and outdoor stewardship
Community development and civic engagement
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Competitive Grant, applicants must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a qualified fiscal sponsor
Serve residents of Lander and/or Fremont County
Be in good standing with the Lander Community Foundation
Submit a complete application by the stated deadline
Organizations may submit one application per grant cycle.
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients are required to submit a brief final report describing how funds were used and the outcomes achieved. Reporting details and deadlines will be included in the grant agreement.
How to Apply
When the grant cycle opens, application materials and instructions will be available on this page. Interested organizations are encouraged to contact LCF staff in advance to discuss project ideas and eligibility.