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Grant Opportunity

The Mesquite Initiative supports projects that strengthen and enrich the communities of the Virgin Valley and Moapa Valley areas. 

This regional fund invests in local solutions that bring people together, enhance shared spaces, and foster a strong sense of community pride. 

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Funding Priorities
  • Enhancing parks, art, and public spaces – improving the places where people gather, celebrate, and connect.
  • Strengthening nonprofits that serve the community – building local capacity to deliver meaningful programs and services.
  • Leveraging new investment through challenge grants – encouraging collaboration, innovation, and matching opportunities that amplify local impact.
  • Building local infrastructure and educational opportunities – supporting initiatives that expand access to learning, training, and community resources.
Submission Deadlines

Applications open March 15th and close June 15th.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. If the deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted on the next business day until 11:59 pm.

Once we receive your completed online application, an automated response of receipt will be sent to you.

Applications are reviewed by our MRCF Committee. 

How to Apply

Do not attempt to format your application. 

Examples: Do not use bullet points, tabs, double spacing. In numerical fields, use only numbers (no commas or $).

  1. There is no time limit on entering data in the online application (it will not “time out”). A save option is provided so that you don’t need to complete the application in one sitting. Click the “Save and Finish Later” button on the bottom center of any page and you will exit the application and be returned to your account screen. You will lose your information if you use the browser navigation buttons or close your browser.
  2. You may move between pages without completing some fields. You may also view your full proposal at any time by clicking on “View Application.” This feature will also allow you to print your application so far.
  3. If you experience technical difficulties that aren’t addressed here, please call Cassandra Hunter at 307-721-8300 or email (Cassandra@wycf.org).
  4. After completing the application, a preview page will display your answers and you will have the option to edit.
  5. IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your application, it will no longer be accessible to you.
  6. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that your submission has reached us.
How to Give

Your support helps drive long-term impact in Mesquite and surrounding areas. Gifts to the fund support programs and projects that make the region a more vibrant, connected, and resilient place to live.

You can help fund efforts that:

  • Enhance parks, art, and public spaces
  • Strengthen nonprofits that serve the community
  • Leverage new investment through challenge grants
  • Build local infrastructure and opportunity

Help grow the Mesquite Regional Community Fund by giving today!

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Office Hours

Still have questions about the Mesquite Regional Community Fund? You can schedule Office Hours with Cassandra and discuss your questions on eligibility, necessary financial documents, creating a compelling application, and more!

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Committee Members

  • Adam Anderson
  • Paul Benedict
  • Steve Dudrow
  • George Gault
  • Linda Gault
  • Burton Weast