The City of Laramie and Albany County is offering funding opportunities to local  non-profit organizations through their annual budget-making processes. Historically known as  “Outside Agencies” or “Community Partners,” organizations receiving municipal and county funds  do not operate within the formal structure of City or County governments but may utilize support  from these entities to achieve their missions, or to fund special projects. Community Partner  organizations should have a strong presence within the community and provide vital services or  activities that improve the community. Organizations receiving Community Partner funding have  typically fallen within the following three categories: Recreational/Arts and Culture, Social Services  and Civic or Quasi-Governmental. 

Recreational/Arts and Culture organizations are generally defined as those that exist to  promote, sustain, and develop recreational, cultural and leisure activities within the community.  Previous awardees in this category include the Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie Depot, Laramie  Public Art Coalition and Relative Theatrics. 

The primary objective of the Social Service agencies that receive funding through the  Community Partner program is to support or engage in activities or programs designed to enhance  the wellbeing of individuals and families within the community. Laramie Reproductive Health, the  Downtown Clinic, Climb Wyoming and Interfaith-Good Samaritan are among the traditional  awardees in this funding category.  

Civic or Quasi-Governmental Organizations have been established to work for the overall  improvement, advancement, and economic health of the community through working  collaboratively with the City of Laramie or Albany County on shared goals, concerns and interests.  The Albany County Public Library and Laramie Regional Airport are example awardees in this  funding category. 

The deadline for application submittal is Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Applications can be  downloaded at the City of Laramie website, https://www.cityoflaramie.org/188/Grants-Partner Funding. Albany County specific questions can be directed to Albany County Grants Manager, Bailey  Quick: 307-721-1803 or grants@albanycountywy.gov.