Lincoln Co. receives two grants from Glacier Bank
Glacier Bank and partner, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) have awarded $190,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations in western Montana through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund grant program.
In addition to Glacier Bank’s participation in this program, the affiliated Montana Divisions of Glacier Bank requested support for 100 organizations combined. This request resulted in $2,048,600 being distributed to nonprofits across the state of Montana which will be used to forward the mission of affordable housing and community development.
"Glacier Bank is thrilled by the impact of our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines on our communities. Through our collective efforts, we're not just providing financial support, but we're investing in Montana's vitality and resilience," said Mike Smith, Glacier Bank Market President. “Our commitment to giving back underscores our belief that true success is measured by the well-being of those we serve. Together, we're building a foundation of strength in our community, where every member can thrive."
Two nonprofit organizations in Lincoln County were recognized: Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation in Libby and InterBel Telephone Cooperative Inc. in Eureka.
Both organizations received $10,000 grants.
Funds from this grant will be utilized through CPMC's Paint it Pink program to increase opportunities for the detection of breast cancer by being able to provide additional mammography and ultrasounds to patients in Lincoln County.
For Interbel, money from this grant will be used to leverage its Education Scholarship Trust and allow it to provide more scholarship opportunities to area students for additional education options including those in the trades.
From supporting essential services like food banks and medical centers to fostering educational opportunities and affordable housing initiatives, these recipients play a vital role in addressing various societal needs.
• AWARE Inc.
• Bigfork Food Bank Inc.
• Bigfork Rotary Foundation Inc.
• Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country
• Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County
• Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation
• Flathead Food Bank Inc.
• Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley
• Imaginelf Library Foundation
• InterBel Telephone Cooperative Inc.
• Kalispell Education Foundation
• Lake County Community Development Corp. DBA Mission West Community
Development Partners
• National Affordable Housing Network
• Northwest Montana Community Land Trust Inc.
• Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry Inc.
• Samaritan House Inc.
• Whitefish Community Foundation Inc.
For more information about the Montana award recipients, visit www.glacierbank.com/unity.
For every $1 donated by Glacier Bank, $3 was provided by the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.
Glacier Bank nominated local nonprofit organizations. Award winners were then selected based on the need for grant money to support their vital work serving affordable housing or community development needs.
Inquiries about Glacier Bank and the grants awarded to local organizations by the Member Impact Fund grant program can be directed to Sloane Stinson at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com.