Grant FAQs

In most cases, nonprofit organizations that have been granted funds from WYCF may not submit additional applications until the previous grant has been closed out. This may be done through submission of a final report.

However, there are some special exceptions for statewide organizations serving multiple communities.

WYCF determines your eligibility to submit multiple applications on a case-by-case basis. Please contact benk@wycf.org to discuss the best way to submit applications that meet the needs of your program.

Typically a grant cycle takes 12 weeks from submission deadline to notification. 

The Wyoming Wildlife Foundation no longer administers the Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition grant program.

Please visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website for information about applying for grants or submitting grant reports.

Questions may be directed to:

Rebekah Fitzgerald
Rebekah.fitzgerald@wyo.gov
307-777-4594

The strongest grant proposals:

• Address an important community need.
• Increase the capacity of your organization to fulfill its mission.
• Demonstrate collaboration with other organizations and funding partners.
• Present a clear, well-written, and complete proposal built around a strong project idea.

Yes. Capital requests are eligible when they align with WYCF's funding priorities.

All WYCF grantees are required to submit a final report. Learn more about reporting here. 

Before beginning an application, review the Online Application Instructions.

If you determine your organization is a good fit for funding, visit the Available Grants page to begin the application.

If you still have questions after reviewing the available information, contact a member of the WYCF program team at 307-721-8300.

Please email or call WYCF program staff to determine if you are able to receive an extension. Your request should include a brief and reasonable explanation for the extension and the date by which you can most likely complete the report. Please note that WYCF will not accept new requests for funding from the grantee if past grant reports are overdue or incomplete.

Grant applications are first reviewed by the Wyoming Community Foundation’s program staff to determine eligibility and completion. Program staff members are responsible for matching your application with the appropriate local board, advisory committees, and/or donor advisor. Your application goes through committee review and a funding recommendation is presented to the WYCF board. Final approval is given by the WYCF Board of Directors.

An organization may receive full funding, partial funding, or be denied funding. In some cases, additional conditions may be attached to funding approval.

Generally, no.

Submit a single application and WYCF program staff will direct it to the most appropriate funding source(s). Your application may be reviewed by multiple committees and donors, increasing the opportunity for funding.

Please note that the Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources Grant and the Memorial Bear Fund have their own application deadlines.

You must submit your application electronically. It is not our intent to cause additional hardship for any organization that does not have adequate online service. If you have a special situation that prevents you from submitting your application electronically, please contact WYCF (307-721-8300).