Serving the character of Miles City.
The Nibs & Edna Allen Foundation funds charitable, literary, scientific, and educational work across Custer County and Southeastern Montana. Applications are reviewed at the board's spring and fall meetings.
Four focus areas, one charter.
Every Allen Foundation grant serves the character of Miles City and Southeastern Montana through one of four long-standing focus areas.
- 01
Charitable
See Grants → - 02
Literary & Arts
See Grants → - 03
Scientific
See Grants → - 04
Educational
See Grants →
Work the board has funded.
- Educational
Highland Park Elementary School — Cubetto robots
Miles City Unified School District · Miles City
Buys additional Cubetto robots for the early learning academy so all students get hands-on robotics experience.
$3,000
- Charitable
J&P's Pound Puppies — dog rescue support
J&P's Pound Puppies
Supports a small volunteer-run nonprofit dog rescue in Dawson County in its continued care of rescued dogs.
$3,000
- Educational
Rural Health Development — MedStart healthcare career camp
Rural Health Development Inc(NE MT AHEC) · Miles City
Supports the MedStart summer healthcare career exploration camp for local high school students.
$5,000
Nibs & Edna Allen
Hard work, the enjoyment of day-to-day life, and the love they shared.
Three steps. Two cycles a year.
The board reviews applications twice a year, at its spring and fall meetings. Submissions are open to mission-aligned 501(c)(3) organizations in Miles City, Custer County, and the surrounding region.
- 01
Check eligibility
Organization, location, and focus-area criteria on the Apply page.
- 02
Submit narrative + budget
One-page narrative, itemized budget, and 501(c)(3) documentation.
- 03
Board reviews
Applications received by April 3, 2027 are considered at the Spring 2027 board meeting on April 17, 2027. Decisions are issued within about 30 days of the board meeting.
Next cutoff · April 3, 2027