The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation is devoted to the enhancement and betterment of the State of Idaho, aiming to support its development as an ideal place for residing, working, and family life. With over fifty years of dedication, the Foundation specializes in elevating Idaho through financial aid to organizations that contribute to its greatness, focusing on efficient operation to maximize charitable disbursement across scholarship and competitive grant programs.
The Foundation's grant program is designed to support a wide range of organizations within Idaho, encouraging applications that vary annually based on current needs but consistently demonstrate impactful work in the community. Emphasis is placed on initiatives that involve considerable volunteer engagement and community leadership, with previous grants supporting endeavors from after school programs to enhancing rural medical technologies. The Foundation prioritizes cost-effective operations and significant impact, especially in aid of those most in need across Idaho. The process values community insight into their needs, maintaining openness and simplicity in application to ensure that diverse community projects have the opportunity to receive funding, despite the challenges in meeting all demands.
The Foundation's grantmaking focus is on supporting rural healthcare, educational initiatives for children, and efforts within underserved communities and aimed at underserved groups. While open to a variety of funding needs — from programs and equipment to construction projects and staffing costs — the Foundation typically does not prioritize administrative expenses.