Resort Tax Funding

Funding Big Sky Through Grants

Resort Tax is paid by consumers, collected by businesses, and reinvested in our community through grants to Government and Nonprofit entities. Funding is available through two primary funding channels:

ANNUAL GRANT CYCLE
Available once per year for larger requests ($25,000+):

• • Government Interlocal Grants – supporting administrative and programming needs of local government
  • Nonprofit Grants – supporting administrative and programming needs of nonprofit entities
  • Capital Grants – funding infrastructure and capital projects from both government and nonprofit entities

MICROGRANTS
Available year-round for requests under $25,000 to address timely or smaller-scale needs.

If you’re interested in applying for funding to support a community project or program, see below for application details, eligibility guidelines, and helpful resources.

Annual Grant Cycle

The Annual Grant Cycle opens once per year and allows eligible organizations to submit funding requests over $25,000 for projects and programs that address demonstrated community needs. Applications are evaluated by impact area to ensure that investments align with Big Sky’s established community priorities:  Arts & Culture, Conservation, Economic Development, Education & Childcare, Health & Safety, Housing, Public Works and Recreation.

What to Know for FY26

• • Government Interlocal Grants – Only available to government entities not in an active agreement for the current FY25-FY27 interlocal cycle.
  • Capital Requests – Government and nonprofit entities now submit capital requests through a separate application than administration and programming requests.
  • Adjusted Timing – The cycle now aligns with BSRAD’s fiscal year, allowing the Board to allocate funds based on actual Resort Tax collections rather than projections. Impact area budgets will be finalized in the August Board meeting. See key dates below.

If you have questions about these updates or special circumstances related to your request, we encourage you to schedule time with District staff.

FY26 Annual Grant Cycle Key Dates

Nonprofit and Capital

July 1, 2025 | Applications Available
August 15, 2025 | Application Deadline
October 1, 2025 | Questions Shared with Sponsors
October 14, 2025 | Sponsor Response Deadline
October 21, 2025 | Application Review Meeting 1
October 23, 2025 | Application Review Meeting 2

Microgrant Fund

Microgrants are available throughout the year and are ideal for smaller projects or time-sensitive needs. Requests can be made for projects no more than $25,000 that meet the requirements outlined in District procedures. Applications are reviewed during regular Board meetings and will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.

If you have any questions, please reach out to District staff.

Information for Resort Tax Award Recipients

If your organization was awarded Resort Tax funding, you may submit payment requests when an Award Orientation has been completed, an Award Contract has been signed, and you have completed the Post Award Follow Up Form. Requests are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month and organizations can expect to receive payment within 7-10 days of processing. Instructions, expectations, and guidelines for submitting Payment Requests can be viewed using the button below.

Other Questions

Visit our Resort Tax Funding FAQ’s for more common questions and answers or contact the Resort Tax office.