Request for Proposals
ARAYC’s mission is to provide effective services and lead collaborative efforts to ensure older adults remain independent with the highest possible quality of life. As part of our mission, we are seeking funding applications to strengthen and expand the impact for older adults in Yellowstone County.
ARAYC services, programs and strategic partnerships align with the following components of well-being for older adults:
Physical Wellness: Physical wellness is the foundation for building well-being for older adults. This area supports the improvement in strength, flexibility, balanced nutrition, exercise.
Which could include:
Intellectual Wellness: While changes in mental agility come naturally with aging, there is reason to stimulate the mind and strengthen it for a better quality of life.
Which could include:
Social-Emotional Wellness: Addressing emotional needs for older adults helps to improve mood, self-awareness, and the ability to cope with challenges.
Which could include:
Partnership Expectations:
Funding Overview:
| Funding Period | Over 12 months from July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | March 11, 2025 |
| Award Announcement | May/June 2025 |
| Payment Schedule | Four quarterly payments at the beginning of each quarter |
Who Can Apply:
| Non-Profit Status | Must be a 501c(3),municipality or other community service org. |
| Geography | Must serve & operate in Yellowstone County |
| Alignment with ARAYC | Must align with ARAYC’s priorities |
| Partnership with ARAYC | Must adhere to outlined partnership expectations |
Key Dates and Proposal Process:
| February 17, 2025 | Official Release of Requests for Proposals (RFP) |
| February 19, 2025 | Virtual RFP Informational Session |
| March 11, 2025 | RFP closes, applications due |
| March 17, 2025 | Applicant presentations |
| March-May | Application review and prioritization |
| May-June | Organizations notified of status of application & agreements signed |
| July, 2025 | Funding begins |
| October-November, 2025 | Mid-year Outcomes & Progress Presentation |
| January , 2026 | |
| April , 2026 | |
| July , 2026 |
How to Apply:
Step 1: Click the button below to download the Proposed Project Budget Template.
Proposed Project Budget Template
Step 2: Fill out the Proposed Project Budget Template and save it to your computer.
Step 3: Click the button below to complete the online application. (upload the Proposed Project Budget when prompted) Please note: Your responses will not be saved until you click submit. You won’t be able to close this page and come back to make changes.
Senior Mill Levy Funding Application
(Alternatively, you can click here to download the application and return it to Erika Purington at [email protected] or 1505 Avene D, Billings MT 59102)
Questions or need more information?
Erika Purington
Executive Director, Adult Resource Alliance
[email protected]
406-259-9666 ext. 206
