Since 1988, the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) has worked across Idaho with the goal of connecting generous individuals with trusted, deserving organizations. ICF aims to offer a variety of fully tax-deductible options to support causes, communities, or organizations, promising a brighter future for Idahoans through investments that last forever. With local knowledge on critical issues faced by nonprofits, ICF seeks to connect them with donors and partners, providing financial support through a streamlined grant process.
The Bistline Foundation focuses on funding arts-related initiatives within certain Idaho counties, aiming to enrich the community through entertainment and educational programs. The grants primarily target two areas:
Support for Arts Activities for the Public: This encompasses a wide array of programs such as classes, concerts, exhibits, and other forms of participative art events. Financial assistance might cover costs related to acquiring or repairing musical instruments, upgrading facilities for performance and training, or facilitating unique educational opportunities led by visiting artists.
Support for Local Artists: Funding also seeks to aid in the professional and creative development of local artists through scholarships for educational programs, training, or performances. These scholarships should be accessible and awarded based on need among other considerations.
The foundation's approach includes using grants as seed money, promoting projects with the potential for becoming self-sustainable through community support or revenue generation, such as ticket sales. Grant amounts usually range between $3,000 and $10,000, but proposals requiring more significant funding are also considered.