The High Stakes Foundation
The High Stakes Foundation supports visionary people and organizations in Montana through grants and program-related investments. We fund transformational ideas that promote equality, climate change solutions, economic development, local agriculture, sustainable communities, ecosystem preservation and leadership.
We are not currently accepting grant applications.
Our next grant cycle will be open August 1- September 1, 2023.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
We support change makers working to engage, inform and activate constituents in support of a vibrant, just democracy.
CLIMATE CHANGE
We support proactive solutions to protect the environment.
CONSERVATION
We believe in conserving public lands for future generations.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We champion increased opportunity and robust, sustainable local economies.
LEADERSHIP
We encourage the next generation of Montana community leaders.
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
We support local food security in Montana.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
We value a vibrant, informed democracy, and promote a just, equitable society.
SUSTAINABILITY
We believe in reducing our footprint here in Montana and around the globe.
What we fund:
We primarily provide general operating support grants to dynamic mission-aligned change-makers.
Annual application deadlines are April 1 and September 1.
Grant Application: We are not currently accepting grant applications.
If you have any questions in advance of applying, please email us at LOI@highstakesfoundation.org or contact us at (406) 969-5865.
Previous Grantees
$9,700,000 (and counting) in funds awarded.