Wyoming Community Foundation

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week may be coming to a close, but it is never too late to plan your estate!

Build your will for free using our online resource through FreeWill, visit https://partner.freewill.com/wycf?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=wycf_waystogivepg_pd_gr

10/07/2026

Grant opportunity!
The Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant is open through November 2nd. The purpose of this funding is to increase stability and sustainability of childcare organizations and enhance early childhood education for Wyoming families.

Please visit wycf.org/childcare-grant for eligibility and guidelines!

10/06/2026

Lights On Afterschool will be celebrated across the country on October 22. Register with the Afterschool Alliance to put your program on the map and show how you’re celebrating—whether with an open house, student showcase, community gathering, or something entirely your own. Together, we can shine a light on the impact of out-of-school time programs! Learn more in our last newsletter. Find it online at https://conta.cc/4dcmr0h.

09/17/2026

Sharing a funding opportunity for our friends at the Socrates Foundation!

Wyoming nonprofits, Socrates Foundation of Wyoming wants to invest in your projects. Please consider putting forth a Letter of Interest (LOI) as soon as possible if you would like to have a project funded.

Go to: socratesfoundationwy.org/submit-proposal/

The Socrates Foundation has a preference for funding the following:
• One-time capital funding projects
• Projects with matching gift programs in their plans
• Proposals dealing with development of new intellectual skills
• Youth projects
• Projects in education or health
• Projects being completed over 1-2 years (depending upon project addressed)
• Innovative ideas that can be sustained following initial funding
• Projects between $5,000 and $50,000
• Projects benefitting small non-profits in WY
Once your Letter of Interest is approved, you can begin compiling your application packet, which will be submitted online as well, by the deadline of November 1, 2026.

Check out the website to see the kind of projects that have been funded in past years: socratesfoundationwy.org/funded-projects/

Let us know if you have any questions. Email [email protected]

09/09/2026

Attention libraries: You still have time to apply to the McMurry Library Endowment Grant!

Applications are due September 15th. Visit wycf.org/grants for more information 📖

09/04/2026

08/26/2026

Are you a Wyoming Nonprofit who is looking for general operating or project/program funding? You still have time to apply for the WYCF General Competitive Grant - Fall 2026 Cycle!

Applications are due at 11:59 pm MT, Tuesday, September 15th.

If you need assistance with your application, you can schedule office hours with a member of our programs staff. Visit https://calendly.com/cassandra-wycf/30min?month=2026-09 to schedule your appointment today!

To learn more and apply, visit wycf.org/grants 🧡

08/14/2026

WYCF's Director of Philanthropy, Rachel Bailey, was featured on this podcast episode with our friends at Embolden! Listen here - https://embolden.com/lauras-blog/2026/8/14/more-on-professional-advisors-rachel-bailey-and-michelle-gleason?fbclid=IwY2xjawTsKQRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTY3RjVveUlhTk1QMHF2a1hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBGHgdLefCYc7ssWuFOS-sbaDczm6QgdWnq0RbAtyqSXWwbsyMG5DuVLNpC4_aem_XDvUhqED-tcrzcIxTrwUIQ

Another great episode on the Give Better Get Better podcast just dropped! We loved hearing from Michelle Gleason at the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and Rachel Bailey at the Wyoming Community Foundation. As always, thanks to our host, Josh Dukelow, at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta! Enjoy!

https://embolden.com/lauras-blog/2026/8/14/more-on-professional-advisors-rachel-bailey-and-michelle-gleason

08/10/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month!

It's the perfect time to think about the future you want to create for the people and places you care about most.

That is why we partner with FreeWill🧡
We offer access to a free online estate planning resource to help you create or update your will with confidence.

Visit https://wycf.org/your-giving/leave-a-legacy to learn more!