Non-Profit
The Park County Community Foundation (PCCF) is proud to announce the 2025 We Will grant recipients, awarding nearly $400,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations working to shape a stronger, more resilient Park County. Thanks to the generous support of the community, PCCF has awarded over $2 million We Will grants since 2007.
PCCF’s We Will initiative is a bold, community-driven effort that aligns local philanthropy with the real needs and aspirations of Park County residents. Informed by extensive community engagement, including input from over 1,000 residents, four town halls, and expert forums, PCCF awarded grants to nonprofits working across five community priority areas: Landscapes & Natural Amenities, Housing & Affordability, Economic Performance, Small Town & Rural Lifestyle, and Health, Safety & Education.
“Grounding our grantmaking decisions in both data and citizen input is our most effective tool for deep community impact,” said Gavin Clark, PCCF executive director. “This year’s grants reflect the voices of Park County residents and the realities we face.”
PCCF’s We Will grant cycle is possible through the generosity and support from donors across Park County. Their unwavering commitment to Park County’s future has empowered local nonprofits to take bold steps toward solving complex challenges—from housing and mental health to conservation and community vitality.
“By investing in the We Will grant program, PCCF supporters are not only funding programs—they are fueling hope, resilience, and opportunity across every corner of our county,” said Tricia Erickson, PCCF philanthropy director. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each individual, family, and business whose contributions made these grants a reality.”
2025 We Will grant highlights include:
Creating Safer, Healthier Communities: From a new Safe School Zone in Wilsall to expanded mental health and early childhood services, these grants are helping ensure that every resident—especially the youngest and most vulnerable—can thrive in a safe, supportive environment
Expanding Access to Housing and Stability: With funding for emergency housing, homebuyer education, and community land trusts, PCCF is helping local families find and keep stable homes in an increasingly competitive housing market.
Fueling Economic Opportunity: Investments in childcare cooperatives, regenerative ranching, and food security are strengthening the local economy while supporting working families and sustainable practices.
Protecting the Land We Love: Grants to conservation and environmental education programs are preserving Park County’s natural beauty and biodiversity for future generations—ensuring that our landscapes remain a source of pride and prosperity.
Celebrating Culture and Community: From storytelling workshops to youth arts programs and rural recreation improvements, these grants are enriching the cultural fabric and smalltown spirit that define Park County.
“Every dollar we grant is grounded in the voices of Park County residents and the data that reflects their lived experiences,” said Keva Ward, PCCF program manager. “These investments are not just about solving problems—they’re about building the future our community envisions.”
More information about the We Will initiative, grants and to read the full 2024 We Will Report can be found at www.pccf-montana.org.
2025 We Will Grants by Community Priority Area:
Landscapes & Natural Amenities: $81,400
Friends of Park County: Protecting Park County’s natural beauty and resources for future generations by facilitating constructive community dialogue surrounding growth strategies.
Gallatin Valley Land Trust: Supporting their Northern Yellowstone Open Lands initiative of protecting Park County’s valuable and vulnerable private land parcels through conservation easements.
Montana Freshwater Partners: Supporting the Give Back to the Yellowstone program, a community education and engagement project to increase awareness of natural river processes and best river protection practices.
National Parks Conservation Association: Supporting of the Yellowstone Pronghorn Program, which increases pronghorn habitat connectivity by engaging volunteers and fostering environmental stewardship.
Park County Environmental Council: Increasing capacity to protect Park County's public lands and advance sound land use planning in a way that reflects the collective vision of Park County residents.
The Common Ground Project, Inc.: Supporting the Yellowstone Safe Passages Storytelling Initiative in increasing awareness, resources, and collaboration related to wildlifevehicle conflict mitigation.
Wilsall School: Supporting the Ripple Effect Aquatic Learning program, enhancing student learning about the Shields Valley and the Greater Yellowstone watershed.
Housing & Affordability: $83,668
Farm to School of Park County: Supporting the efforts of Deep Creek Farm and the Summer Lunch in the Park program of preserving farmland, increasing food production, and teaching agricultural skills.
Giving Tree of Park County: Expanding the frequency of the Giving Tree program to provide hygiene supplies, personal sport clothing, and other resources to support kids in rural areas of Park County.
HRDC of District IX - Livingston Office: Supporting the Gardiner Area Community Land Trust Education and Homebuyer Readiness Program, creating more pathways to homeownership and a stable community.
The Livingston Food Resource Center: Working to create a healthier, more resilient Park County where no family faces hunger alone.
Yellowstone Bend Citizen's Council: Delivering savings to the community through the installation of solar panels at the Bluebunch Flats, an affordable housing apartment complex in Livingston.
Small Town & Rural Lifestyle: $87,500
Elk River Arts & Lectures: Supporting the Elk River Arts & Lectures Storytelling Series that gathers the community together to explore the rich history through the art and practice of storytelling.
Friends of the Yellowstone Gateway Museum: Supporting the 2025 Speakers Workshop Series, which examines and shares the extraordinary cultural and natural history of Park County.
LiveWell49: Advancing their mission to embrace a culture of health in Park County through creative community solutions and effective outreach.
Park County Senior Center: Increasing participation and activities in Seniors to Seniors and Youths to Seniors programs at The Hub, a community and fitness gathering space.
Project49: Improving the well-being of Park County residents through the funding of the Studio49 community-centered maker space, art studio, and event venue.
Rural Resilience: Closing gaps in Park County's rural communities through funding a parttime social worker to serve the youth and families.
Economic Performance: $50,000
Bruin Booster Club Inc: Supporting the Gardiner Public Schools Track and Field Renovation project, updating the athletic facility that serves as a community hub for hosting school and public events.
LINKS for Learning: Helping to fulfill their mission of offering equitable access to safe, stimulating learning environments for students after school and in the summer, and further improving child care opportunities.
Park Local Development Corporation: Facilitating the Park County Child Care Cooperative’s goal of increasing childcare availability in the county by improving the cost and capacity of childcare.
Western Sustainability Exchange: Supporting the Regenerative Ranching Program, which provides the knowledge, tools, and peer connections to empower ranchers to thrive using regenerative practices.
Health, Safety & Education: $94,500
ASPEN: Creating permanent offices and additional emergency housing to provide a safe space for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking.
CASA of Park and Sweet Grass Counties: Assisting child advocates and the offering of necessary training opportunities to support child abuse or neglect victims.
Community Health Partners: Supporting the Park County Early Childhood Coalition in their mission to boost family knowledge and engagement through connection opportunities.
Friends of Park County Search and Rescue: To purchase a utility snowmobile and provide specialized training for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team to enhance their capacity for emergency response.
Park County/Windrider Transit: Improving the safety and effectiveness of the free health transportation Dial-A-Ride Services by purchasing and installing a camera system.
Park County Drop In Center: Bolstering their mission of providing a safe drop-in place for adults to gather for support, socialization, and access to community services.
Shields Valley Elementary School: Creating safe school zones for Shields Valley students through the installation of updated speed limit signs.
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts: Supporting the Youth Education Program’s goals of increasing accessible student participation and engaging new student populations.
Town of Clyde Park: Supporting the Holliday Park Recreation Improvement project, creating more options for physical activity and social interaction in Clyde Park.