ace - montana state fundabout msf and the ace program. the minimum grant will be $250 with a maximum...

Our Vision The 2001 Legislature granted us the ability to establish a charitable giving program to promote civic goodwill and enhance the success of selected worthwhile causes in Montana. Eligibility • All contributions will be a dollar-for-dollar match. Source of dollar match must be identified on the application form. • Organizations must be a qualifying non-profit, tax-exempt organization based in Montana. Grants will not be given to individuals, fraternal, political or labor organizations. Grant requests from organizations with religious connection may be funded if the grant will be used for a secular rather than 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. Application Process • All requests must be submitted on a MSF application form or by applying online. Applications that are not properly completed will not be given consideration. To access forms or to apply online go to our website www.montanastatefund.com, call MSF, or write us at Montana State Fund, PO Box 4759, Helena, MT 59604-4759. • 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. A full list of ACE grantees can be accessed on our website. Criteria The program fits within the scope of Montana State Fund’s (MSF) normal business and operations: • grantee promotes workplace safety, • safety trainings, or • assistance with the purchase of equipment that enhances safety and community well- being. The program will result in 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 Program. The minimum grant will be $250 with a maximum grant of $2,000. ACE Montana State Fund supports Montana-based charitable organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for Montana citizens. For more information contact: Carol Athearn [email protected] 406.495.5105 P.O. Box 4759 Helena, MT 59604-4759, T 800-332-6102 F 406-495-5020 www.montanastatefund.com ASSISTING CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS

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Page 1: ACE - Montana State Fundabout MSF and the ACE Program. The minimum grant will be $250 with a maximum grant of $2,000. ACE Montana State Fund supports Montana-based charitable organizations

Our Vision

The 2001 Legislature granted us the ability to establish a charitable giving program to promote civic goodwill and enhance the success of selected worthwhile causes in Montana.

Eligibility• All contributions will be a dollar-for-dollar match. Source of

dollar match must be identified on the application form.

• Organizations must be a qualifying non-profit, tax-exemptorganization based in Montana. Grants will not be given toindividuals, fraternal, political or labor organizations. Grantrequests from organizations with religious connection maybe funded if the grant will be used for a secular rather thanreligious function.

• If the grant is being used for an activity or event, MSFwill review all advertising before the event and be given theopportunity to identify opportunities to promote MSF,including use of the MSF logo in appropriate circumstances.

Application Process• All requests must be submitted on a MSF application form

or by applying online. Applications that are not properlycompleted will not be given consideration. To access formsor to apply online go to our websitewww.montanastatefund.com, call MSF, or write us atMontana State Fund, PO Box 4759, Helena, MT59604-4759.

• Applications for grants will be reviewed and awarded by theMSF ACE Committee on a quarterly basis. The Committeehas the right to determine which grants fit the MSFphilosophy. A full list of ACE grantees can be accessed onour website.

Criteria

The program fits within the scope of Montana State Fund’s (MSF) normal business and operations:

• grantee promotes workplace safety,

• safety trainings, or

• assistance with the purchase of equipmentthat enhances safety and community well-being.

The program will result in 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 Program.

The minimum grant will be $250 with a maximum grant of $2,000.

ACE

Montana State Fund supports Montana-based charitable organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for Montana citizens.

For more information contact: Carol Athearn