Fall grant cycle opens August 13

The Natrona Collective Health Trust invests in nonprofits that address the challenges that impact the health and wellbeing of Natrona County residents. Since its inception in 2020, the Trust has granted more than $16 million to these nonprofits. The fall grant cycle for the Trust will open August 13, 2025, with applications accepted through August 27. This grant cycle will offer multi-year general operating funding to qualifying nonprofits whose work benefits Natrona County residents in the focus areas outlined below.

• Early childhood development – Building a strong start for ages 0-5 through evidence-based home visitation, quality childcare, parenting education, social/emotional education, and similar services.
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) – Preventing and mitigating the impacts of trauma by addressing root causes such as abuse, neglect, substance use disorders, incarceration, domestic violence, and houselessness.
• Positive Childhood Experiences (PCES) – Supporting youth health and wellbeing by fostering trusted relationships with adults and peers, providing safe and inclusive environments, teaching life and emotional skills, and offering opportunities for connection, mentorship, and family engagement.
• Mental and behavioral health services – Providing licensed counseling and therapy, suicide prevention, addiction support and treatment, and other similar services.
• Advocacy – Champions policies and systems that strengthen generational health and wellbeing for Natrona County residents including improving access to healthcare and PCEs, reducing ACEs, eliminating disparities to help correct determinants of health, and amplifying Wyoming voices and votes to defend their health.

Multi-year general operating grants are the cornerstone of the Trust’s grantmaking strategy. By providing reliable, flexible funding, we aim to support the day-to-day work of organizations that are making a real difference in our community -those on the front lines of care, connection, and change. These grants are designed to strengthen nonprofits’ capacity to lead and grow long-term impact in Natrona County.

Organizations awarded multi-year general operating grants will be eligible to receive up to $80,000 each year for the two-year grant period.

How to Apply

Organizations can access the Trust’s online grant system by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Trust’s Grantmaking page, or the “Grant Portal” button at the top of each page of the website. First-time applicants will be asked to register an account, while returning partners can use their existing login. Applicants should expect to provide general contact and financial information and details on how the grant funds will be used. For more information regarding the grant opportunities, visit the Trust’s grantmaking page or contact Samantha Smith, Senior Director of Programs & Community Engagement.

Fall grant award notifications will be made on or around October 29, 2025, with funds dispersed around November 4.