Allocations
FY24 Community Investments
The District committed $21,279,941 to FY24 community priorities in the following four categories.
Government Services
Local government entities provide community services such as public safety, transit, water & sewer, which are traditionally funded through property taxes, fees, and assessments.
$12,039,442
Nonprofit Grants
Funds are awarded to programs and projects sponsored by nonprofit organizations that have a positive and measurable impact on community needs.
$6,722,124
Opportunity Fund
Monies are set aside for organizations to take advantage of smaller funding opportunities outside of the annual allocation cycle.
$147,829
Reserve Allocations
Reserves play an important role in preparing for community emergencies and long-term capital investments.
$2,370,546
FY24 Awards and government services are listed here by impact area. Reflected are award and request amounts as of 6/8/23. Click the ‘+’ to view the list.
Arts & Education | $1,200,000
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
WMPAC 2024/2025 Cultural Programming | Warren Miller Performing Arts Center | $227,500 | $227,500 |
2025 Music in the Mountains Free Summer Community Concert Series | Arts Council of Big Sky | $245,000 | $245,000 |
Economic Development | $857,075
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
Visitor Marketing | Visit Big Sky | $253,618 | $253,618 |
Destination Research and Stewardship Plan | Visit Big Sky | $130,000 | $130,000 |
Visit Big Sky - Operations | Visit Big Sky | $215,000 | $215,000 |
Development of Business Skills Programming | Big Sky Chamber of Commerce | $87,000 | $87,000 |
Chamber Operation Programming | Big Sky Chamber of Commerce | $140,000 | $140,000 |
Health & Safety | $1,906,277
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
GCSO FY25 Operations | Gallatin County Sheriff's Office | $703,750 | $703,750 |
BSFD FY25 Operations | Big Sky Fire Department | $1,150,000 | $1,150,000 |
Big Sky Workforce & Community Food Security | Big Sky Community Food Bank | $75,000 | $75,000 |
Big Sky Animal Shelter | Riley’s Urgent Fund for Friends | $250,000 | $143,583 |
Affordable Counseling Program for Improved Mental Health | Wellness in Action | $90,000 | $90,000 |
**Request removed by sponsor
Housing | $1,175,000
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
Teacher and School Employee Housing | Big Sky School District #72 | $375,000 | $375,000 |
Community Housing Conversion and Preservation | Big Sky Community Housing Trust | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
BSCHT - Operations and Administration | Big Sky Community Housing Trust | $250,000 | $250,000 |
Public Works | $8,402,604
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
Little Coyote Sewer Access and New Road Engineering | Big Sky County Water & Sewer District #363 | $100,000 | $0 |
Water Master Plan and Capital Improvements Plan | Big Sky County Water & Sewer District #363 | $185,000 | $92,500 |
GCWSD FY25 Operations | Gallatin Canyon County Water & Sewer District | $200,000 | $200,000 |
Mountain Village Water Tank Replacement Engineering | Big Sky County Water & Sewer District #363 | $250,000 | $0 |
BSCWSD FY25 Operations | Big Sky County Water & Sewer District #363 | $500,000 | $0 |
BSTD FY25 Operations | Big Sky Transporation District | $1,475,000 | $1,475,000 |
WRRF Debt Service (1% for Infrastructure) | Big Sky County Water & Sewer District #363 | $3,145,122 | $3,145,122 |
Additional Parking and Public Restrooms for Community Park | Big Sky Community Organization | $101,250 | $101,184 |
Big Sky Community Traffic Safety: Little Coyote Road Speed Tables | Big Sky Owners Association | $47,000 | $47,000 |
Wayfinding Signage Project | Visit Big Sky | $200,000 | $175,000 |
US-191/MT-64 Assessment: Action Plan Implementation | Center for Large Landscape Conservation | $65,000 | $50,000 |
US-191/MT-64 Assessment: Engineering Feasibility Study | Center for Large Landscape Conservation | $204,360 | $179,000 |
Recreation & Conservation | $3,740,485
PROJECT | SPONSOR | REQUEST | AWARD |
BSTRP FY25 Operations | Big Sky Trails, Recreation and Parks District | $675,533 | $675,533 |
Renovation of Athletic Fields and Riverside Pavillion | Big Sky Community Organization | $1,606,909 | $906,388 |
Buck Ridge Snowmobile Trail - Additional Groomings | Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association | $30,000 | $30,000 |
**Request removed by sponsor
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Click here for: FY23 Project Award Results