Community Outreach Grants

Traffic Safety

In partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation, chapters are encouraged to conduct traffic safety programming in their community. Not sure where to begin? Check out our 2023-24 projects!

$20,000 in grant funds are available to support chapter project implementation. 

$5,000 will be awarded to innovative chapter projects!

Application deadline: November 15 (priority)

December 6 (final)

Final report deadline: March 1

Special thanks to the Montana Department of Transportation for funding these grants and awards.

Learn more about and apply for Vision Zero grant funding here

Need inspiration? Check out the 2023-24 projects here

Finished with your project? Submit your report here by March 1 for a chance to earn prizes for your chapter (required for all grant recipients)

Download the Montana FCCLA Vision Zero Guidebook below

Vision Zero Guidebook, 2024-25

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Families First

Montana FCCLA has partnered with the Gianforte Family Foundation, which will allow chapters to apply for up to $200 to carry out projects related to the state outreach project.

This year the State Executive Council has selected the Families First National Program as our State Outreach Project.  Members are encouraged to share strategies for strengthening families within their communities. FCCLA chapters have the opportunity to apply for funding to help offset the cost of their project  The funds can be used to purchase supplies or provide equipment necessary to conduct the outreach project.

Application deadline: October 15

Final report deadline: March 1

Special thanks to the Gianforte Family Foundation for funding these grants.

Learn more about and apply for Families First outreach project funding here.

The YSA Toolkit may be a helpful resource to help you plan your project.

Finished with your project? Submit your report here by March 1 for a chance to earn

prizes for your chapter (required for all grant recipients)

Affiliated chapters may also complete this form to request their complimentary Families First curriculum. Special thanks to Zero to Five Montana for supporting this gift for Montana FCCLA chapters.

Montana Week of Service

Montana FCCLA has partnered with the Youth Service America, which will allow chapters to apply for up to $200 to carry out projects making a positive difference in their local communities and including an element that occurs between January 18-25 .

Projects must be youth-led and:

• Engage middle and high-school aged students
• Include non-members, students from low-income and diverse backgrounds, and students who are not usually asked to participate

Application deadline: October 15

Final report deadline: March 1

Special thanks to Youth Service America for funding these grants.

The YSA Toolkit may be a helpful resource to help you plan your project.

Learn more about and apply for Week of Service project funding here

Finished with your project? Submit your report here by March 1 for a chance to earn recognition for your chapter (required for all grant recipients)