Available Grants

The Wyoming Community Foundation has a variety of available grants.

*While not a requirement, if awarded a grant, WYCF greatly appreciates you sharing the news with your local media. Download our general press release template.  Please note that we accept one application per organization for any given grant deadline.

WYCF General Grants

WYCF grantmaking is focused on community building.

WYCF gives priority to nonprofit organizations who:

• Address an identified community need
• Partner with other nonprofits or programs to enhance services without duplication
• Leverage dollars received from the WYCF to obtain additional or future funding

*Please note, we do not support lobbying efforts and do not give grants to individuals.

Low Priority is given to:

• Block grants
• Capital campaigns
• Annual campaigns
• Debt retirement

Lauren P. Miller Apprenticeship

• Provides financial assistance to individuals participating in a Registered Apprenticeship Program with the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. *
• All trades will be considered, with special attention given to the automotive and construction trades . 

*Employers who do not currently have a Registered Apprenticeship Program, should contact Michael Broad, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training at (307) 772-2448 for information on developing a program for your company.

Hazel Patterson Memorial Grant

• Restricted to Johnson County Nonprofits.
• June 15 submission deadline date.

McMurry Continuing Education Grants

• Grants of up to $1,750 available to employees at Wyoming’s libraries who have been employed at the same library for a minimum period of 12 months.
• Grant supports:
  • Course work for certification or completion of degree in a library related subject area.
  • Attendance at conferences, workshops or seminars.
• Grants are made bi-monthly, starting January 31.