Awarded in 2025
Community Grant funding invested directly in Montana projects.
Investing in rural Montana
Montana Farmers Union Foundation
Creating new opportunities and contributing to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities.
Community Solutions That Strengthen Montana
The Montana Farmers Union Foundation supports education, leadership, agricultural opportunity, and community-driven projects. Contributions help Montanans turn practical local ideas into lasting benefits for schools, producers, young people, and rural communities.
Foundation Impact
Local Projects
Schools and community organizations supported across Montana in 2025.
Applications Received
Evidence of the demand for accessible, community-scale rural funding.
Source: Montana Farmers Union’s 2025 Community Grant announcement
What the Foundation Supports
Community Grants
Accessible funding for Montana projects that include agricultural or rural education and create meaningful local benefits.
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Educational support that helps develop the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthens opportunities for rural youth.
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Hands-on learning, classroom tools, gardens, greenhouses, equipment, and other resources that connect young people with agriculture.
See MFU Education →Rural and Food-System Development
Projects that build skills, improve local capacity, strengthen processing, and contribute to resilient Montana communities.
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Small Projects Can Make a Big Difference
Foundation grants help rural schools and organizations complete projects that may be too small for complex state or federal grants, yet valuable enough to create meaningful opportunities.
School food projects: hydroponic gardens, greenhouses, cooking education, and farm-to-school infrastructure.
Agricultural classrooms: equipment and tools for meat processing, welding, food production, and hands-on learning.
Community agriculture: projects led by fairs, FFA chapters, 4-H groups, local organizations, and rural partners.
Building Opportunity Through Education and Cooperation
Educate
Expand learning about rural and agricultural issues for Montana youth and adults.
Develop
Provide resources for rural economic development, cooperative development, and community projects.
Connect
Build relationships with people and organizations that share a commitment to agriculture and rural vitality.
Your Gift Supports Rural Montana
Donations help fund educational opportunities, scholarships, agricultural projects, and community-driven solutions throughout the state.
The Montana Farmers Union Foundation accepts tax-deductible contributions. Consult your tax adviser regarding your individual circumstances.