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Most youth education funders stick to classrooms and literacy. The AJ Blain Foundation in Billings, Montana funds two things you rarely see paired: leadership development and getting young people interested in aviation.
1. AJ Blain Foundation, Organizational Grant Requests
Up to $50,000 listed (the application page states no cap) | Billings, Montana roots | Next deadline December 10, 2026 (cycles close July 10 and December 10)
ajblainfoundation.org/grant-guidelines-application/
Funder profile: kindora.co/funders/811379951
What we know: Requests are reviewed twice a year. The application is short: basic organizational details, the amount requested, and an essay covering financial need, who and how many people you'll serve, and your vision for the grant. This is a small foundation, with total assets near $99,000 and a foundation-wide median grant of $5,000. The $50,000 figure is the rare outlier; most awards look like $2,500 to $10,000.
Realistic fit: Montana-connected organizations running youth leadership courses or hands-on aviation programs that need a modest, clearly scoped grant.
The essay carries the application, so size your ask to the $5,000 range and tie it to specific people served. Before you write, confirm your geography fits. The foundation's roots are local, even though it doesn't publish a formal boundary. If you know a Montana youth aviation or leadership program, send this their way.
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