Available Grants/Apply for a Grant

The Wyoming Community Foundation has a variety of available grants.

Please note that we accept one application per organization for any given grant deadline and a final report must be submitted prior to submitting a new grant request.

If awarded a grant, WYCF asks organizations share the news on social media and by writing a press release.

WYCF General Grants

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 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.

*The Wyoming Community Foundation has a new, online application system. All applicants will need to create a NEW username and password.

*Access code to apply: miller

*Deadline: July 1st

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.