Making Missoula 2026 Fall Grant and Maker Awards

The 2026 Fall Grant

Are you a maker brimming with innovative ideas and a passion for creating, but facing financial barriers that hinder your creative journey? We understand that pursuing your artistic dreams can sometimes be a challenge, which is why we are thrilled to introduce the Making Missoula Grant! This grant fund is designed to provide a stepping stone for makers like you. This fall, Making Missoula is awarding ONE $1,000 grant. Applications close on October 31st.

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0bvyG0982ujgbqmNG0SXXkA6JKdPaJEqEG8thgi3h6wrGBA/viewform

The 2026 Makers Awards

For the first time ever, Making Missoula will be awarding (2) $500 awards to makers in Missoula that demonstrate excellence in community-building and business. Nominations close on October 31st.

The two award categories are:

Excellence in Community Building
Recognizes someone who has made a significant contribution to the maker community through mentorship, collaboration, leadership, advocacy, education, events, creating opportunities for others, or simply helping make the community stronger and more connected.

Excellence in Business
Recognizes someone who is building and growing a successful creative business, emerging in a new craft or discipline, taking their work to the next level, or demonstrating creativity, resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship in a way that inspires other makers.

Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_apE4IpbLnLzdiB4SZPSzrK3Oz81hd88JIv-crat0_E1wlA/viewform