Assisting Charitable Endeavors
ACE Grant
Everything we do aims to build a culture of health and safety across Montana. And one way we recognize Montanans who are building this culture of safety is through our ACE program. ACE grants reward deserving Montana non-profits that promote safe workplaces and enhance the quality of life in their local communities.
If you have questions contact Rita Naylor at rnaylor@mt.gov or 406-495-5292.
The program you're proposing for an ACE Grant must fit within the scope of Montana State Fund's normal business and operations:
- Will be used to promote workplace safety, host safety trainings, or assist with the purchase of equipment that enhances safety and community well-being.
- The program will result in a widespread benefit for a Montana community or the state as a whole.
- The program benefits a representative cross section of small and large communities across Montana.
- The program will have the potential to result in positive public communication about MSF and the ACE Grant Program.
- Grants are a $250 minimum up to $5,000 maximum.
- All grants require matching funds.
All contributions will be a dollar-for-dollar match. The source of the dollar match must be identified on the application form and documentation included with application.
Your organization must be a qualifying non-profit, tax-exempt organization based in Montana. Grants will not be given to individuals, political, labor, or fraternal organizations, sports activities or for courtesy advertising purposes. Attach a copy of 501(c) 3 status with application.
Grant requests from organizations with a religious connection may be funded if the grant will be used for a secular rather than a religious function.
If the grant is being used for an activity or event, MSF will review all advertising before the event and be given the opportunity to identify opportunities to promote MSF, including use of the MSF logo in appropriate circumstances.
Please provide details of proposed project with itemized materials listed including cost breakdown (estimated cost if necessary).
Montana State Fund does expect that any funds awarded through the ACE program will be properly used in the manner specified in the grant application. We will require you to provide us with a final report and accounting of the use of funds within 30 days of completion of the project.
Applications for grants will be reviewed and awarded by the MSF ACE Committee on a quarterly basis. The Committee has the right to determine which grants fit the MSF philosophy.
- Applications received January - March will be reviewed at the April Committee Meeting.
- Applications received April - June will be reviewed at the July Committee Meeting.
- Applications received July - September will be reviewed at the October Committee Meeting.
- Applications received October - December will be reviewed at the January Committee Meeting.
Online Application Information
To file an online application you will need the following information and documentation:
- A copy of your organization's 501(c) 3
- A description of your organization
- Documentation clarifying the source of Matching Grants
- A description of your organization's need and reasoning for requesting grant
- A detailed explanation of the proposed project with an itemized material list including cost breakdown
After submitting your application you will receive an email message that your application was successfully submitted. We suggest you print a copy of your completed application for your files. If you have any questions about the process please contact Rita Naylor at rnaylor@mt.gov or 406-495-5292.