The 2024 Community Partner Funding grant application acceptance period is open! The City of Laramie and Albany County provide funding opportunities to local non-profit organizations through their annual budget-making processes. Eligible organizations can now submit their applications through the deadline of March 12, 2024. 

Historically known as “Community Partners,” are organizations receiving municipal and/or county funds that 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. Grant funds support Community Partner organizations that have a strong presence within the community and provide vital services or activities that improve the community’s quality of life.

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

These 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.

Social Services

The primary objective of the Social Service agencies that have historically received funding 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

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.

Applications can be downloaded on the City of Laramie website by visiting https://www.cityoflaramie.org/188/Grants-Partner-Funding and are due by March 12, 2024. Albany County specific questions can be directed to Albany County Grants Manager Bailey Quick at 307-721-5552 or grants@co.albany.wy.us. For all City-related questions, contact Nancy Oakland-Potter at noaklandpotter@cityoflaramie.org.