Idaho – First Federal Foundation Winter 2026 Capital Project Grants (Typically $1,000-$5,000)

FundingTypical individual capital-project grants are $1,000-$5,000. This is an observed range, not a fixed individual award limit; no universal award maximum published. More than $1.5 million awarded historically is not the per-applicant award.

DeadlineWinter 2026 application closes November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. GMT (official SurveyMonkey Apply portal; opens October 1, 2026).

Last verified2026-10-27

Required next actionReview First Federal Foundation eligibility and complete the First Federal Bank Community Request winter application at https://firstfedcommunityrequest.smapply.us/prog/first_federal_foundation_grant_application/ by November 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT. Include EIN, incorporation year, geographic population served, capital-project description, budget, requested amount and timeline.

Broad Eligibility

Tax-exempt Idaho organizations under applicable sections 170(c)(1), 170(c)(2) or 501(c)(3) serving First Federal Bank communities in Southern Idaho. Proposed work must be a capital project with community benefit. Individuals, political causes, religious organizations and private clubs excluded by the foundation, notwithstanding generic portal applicant label.

Atlas Analysis

Officially verified October 27, 2026, against First Federal Bank First Federal Foundation program page and its live SurveyMonkey Apply winter 2026 application. This is philanthropy for applicants, not government procurement. Typical $1,000-$5,000 awards are not a binding maximum and cumulative prior foundation giving is not individual funding. Capital-project necessity, exempt applicant status, Idaho location, permitted sectors, exclusion rules, application data requirements and exact GMT deadline confirmed. The official sources do not establish universal matching or reimbursement conditions.

Winter 2026 applications are open through November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. GMT. First Federal Foundation, established by First Federal Bank, makes competitive capital-project grants to eligible Idaho organizations serving communities in Southern Idaho, including the Magic Valley, Treasure Valley and Mini-Cassia area. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 per project; this typical range is not a binding individual award maximum.

Eligible applicants: Idaho-based organizations recognized as tax-exempt under the applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions, including qualifying 501(c)(3) charities and eligible public entities. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, political causes, religious organizations or private clubs. The application portal has a generic applicant-type label; the foundation-specific eligibility rules control.

Eligible uses and restrictions: A qualifying request must include a capital project with credible local community impact. Prior awards have supported furnishings, equipment, facility improvements, medical and emergency equipment, learning resources and other tangible project needs. Program interests include education, civic improvement, health, human services and cultural activities. A universal required cash match, reimbursement arrangement or individual award ceiling is not specified in the published program instructions.

Application requirements: Apply through the First Federal Bank Community Request portal; supply organization tax ID or EIN, incorporation year, population served, capital-project description, project costs, timeline and amount requested. Detailed budget or contractor bids are encouraged; cover letters and recommendations are optional. The foundation reviews awards twice yearly, generally in July and December. Official application deadline: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. GMT.

Source verificationReferenced source · www.bankfirstfed.comAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-27. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗