Resort Tax Funding

Funding Big Sky Through Grants

Resort Tax is paid by consumers, collected by businesses, and reinvested in our community through a variety of programs and initiatives, including grants. Through its grant programs, BSRAD invests in projects, programs, services, and infrastructure that address community priorities and provide lasting community benefit. Funding is administered through three grant programs, each designed to support different types of funding needs.

ROLLING GRANTS
Provides flexible funding for smaller projects and time-sensitive opportunities on a rolling basis throughout the year

• • Microgrants ($25,000 or less)
    • Status: ● Open year-round until funds are depleted

ANNUAL GRANTS
Provides one-year funding through an annual application and review process in two funding categories:

• • Small-Scale Capital Grants ($25,000-$1,000,000)
  • Nonprofit Administration and Programming Grants
    • Status: ● Applications closed; under review

MULTI-YEAR GRANTS
Supports long-term community investments through two funding tracks reviewed in alternating years:

• • Large-Scale Capital Grants ($1,000,000+)
    • Status: ● Applications closed; under review
  • Government Administration & Programming Grants
    • Status: ● Next review cycle in 2027

Rolling Grants (Microgrants)

Microgrants provide flexible funding for smaller projects and programs that benefit the Big Sky community. Designed to address emerging needs and time-sensitive opportunities, Microgrants offer a streamlined application and review process for requests of $25,000 or less.

Applications are accepted year-round while funding remains available and are generally reviewed at regular Board meetings. Eligible government, nonprofit, and nongovernmental entities may apply.

• • Funding Available: Up to $25,000
  • Application Period: Rolling, subject to available funding
  • Funding Type: Capital projects and programming
  • Award Method: Reimbursement-based funding

Questions about eligibility, project fit, or the application process? District staff are available to help. You may contact staff by email or schedule an appointment to discuss your project and funding request.

Annual Grants

The Annual Grant Program provides one-year funding through two application types:

• • Small-Scale Capital Grants support capital projects requesting $25,000 to $1,000,000.
  • Nonprofit Administration & Programming Grants support nonprofit administration or programming requests of more than $25,000.

Applications are accepted once each year and evaluated using established scoring criteria and by impact area to ensure investments align with community priorities: Arts & Culture, Conservation, Economic Development, Education & Childcare, Health & Safety, Housing, Public Works, and Recreation. The Board openly reviews the requests, accepts comment, and awards funding during public meetings held in October.

Key Annual Grant Dates

• • Wednesday, July 1 | Applications available
  • Wednesday, July 8 | BSRAD Meeting: Impact Area budget work session
  • Wednesday, August 12 | BSRAD Meeting: Impact Area budget finalization
  • Monday, August 17 | Application deadline
  • Wednesday, September 9 | BSRAD Board Meeting
  • Wednesday, September 16 | Score reconsideration deadline
  • Wednesday, October 7 | BSRAD/JCC Meeting
  • Friday, October 9 | Supplemental question response deadline
  • Tuesday, October 20 | Application review meeting 1
  • Thursday, October 22 | Application review meeting 2

Questions about eligibility, project fit, or the application process? District staff are available to help. You may contact staff by email or schedule an appointment to discuss your project and funding request.

Multi-Year Grants

The Multi-Year Grant Program supports long-term community investments through two funding categories that are reviewed in alternating years. Only one category accepts applications during each funding cycle.

• Large-Scale Capital Grants (open this cycle): Supports capital projects requesting more than $1,000,000. Funding decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board; depending on the chosen financing mechanism, final approval may also be subject to voter approval.
• Government Administration & Programming Grants (next cycle): Supports government administration or programming requests of more than $25,000. Application availability and funding timelines are TBD for the FY28 cycle.

Key FY27 Large-Scale Capital Grant Dates

• • Wednesday, July 1 | Applications available
  • Wednesday, July 8 | BSRAD Meeting: Impact Area budget work session
  • Wednesday, August 12 | BSRAD Meeting: Impact Area budget finalization
  • Monday, August 17 | Application deadline
  • Wednesday, September 9 | BSRAD Board Meeting & Initial Application Review
  • Wednesday, October 7 | BSRAD/JCC Meeting
  • Friday, October 9 | Supplemental question response deadline
  • Tuesday, October 20 | Application review meeting 1
  • Thursday, October 22 | Application review meeting 2

Questions about eligibility, project fit, or the application process? District staff are available to help. You may contact staff by email or schedule an appointment to discuss your project and funding request.

 For details on last year’s awarded projects, please view our Allocations page.

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.