Montana | LOR Foundation
communities

Montana

Solutions and stories in Big Sky Country.

Solution Firewood Storage Ensures Libby Residents Stay Warm During Winter
Local Champion:
Love INC of South Lincoln County
Date funded:
April 16, 2025
Grant Amount:
$8,100
Solution A Refrigerator Keeps a Libby School Lunch Program Going
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
April 16, 2025
Grant Amount:
$6,798
Story
Upgraded Equipment Helps Libby Volunteers Feed the Community

Improvised tables were taking a toll on volunteers with the Libby Food Pantry. A small solution is helping them continue to serve the community.
Story
Spare Equipment Keeps Libby’s First Responders Safe and Ready

It takes the Libby Volunteer Fire Department three to four hours to clean a single set of contaminated gear. A simple solution is helping firefighters stay protected and prepared.
Story
Research Project Creates a State-Wide Map of Local News for Montana

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder
Story
Clean Sweep: An Infield Grooming Machine Smooths Libby Field Upkeep

An army of coaches and volunteers maintains Libby's baseball and softball fields. Now they're getting a little help.
Story
A UTV Aids Libby Search and Rescue

Libby's terrain can pose challenges for emergency responders, but volunteers with David Thompson Search and Rescue are keeping locals and visitors safe with a new tool.

Solution Landscaping Creates a Community Space in Libby
Local Champion:
Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
Date funded:
March 19, 2025
Grant Amount:
$30,000
Solution Robotics Equipment Expands STEM Opportunities for Libby Students
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
March 10, 2025
Grant Amount:
$12,143
Solution Event Equipment Helps Libby Relaunch a Beloved Gravel Bike Race
Local Champion:
Libby Parks District
Date funded:
March 6, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000

Share an Idea

If you have an idea for improving quality of life in Cortez or Monte Vista, Colorado; Lander, Wyoming; Libby, Montana; Questa or Taos, New Mexico; or Weiser, Idaho, use this form to start a conversation with us.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.