ICF makes North Idaho grant cycle more responsive

December 8, 2017

The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) has made several important changes to the Regional Grant Cycle program in North Idaho in response to feedback provided by its past applicants and grantees. The Northern Region Grant Cycle, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofits, schools and public entities, is now open year-round with a deadline of February 15. Other changes include updated application questions plus additional information and tools for submitting a top-notch application. The cycle is open for the north Idaho counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone, and makes grants in the areas of:   • Arts and culture   • Education   • Emergency services   • Libraries   • Conservation/environment   • Health   • Recreation   • Social services   • Public projects Earlier this year, ICF awarded more than $191,000 to 62 organizations in north Idaho through the Northern Region Grant Cycle. For more information or to apply, visit www.idcomfdn.org.