Supporting Missoula’s Makers

We’re here to help you grow

Making Missoula is the nonprofit that split off of the Missoula Makers Collective in 2024 for the express purpose of supporting makers- through education, business development, grants, and mutual aid.

We believe that women’s financial autonomy, a robust handmade economy, and a close community of entrepreneurs are three keys maintaining the unique qualities of Missoula.

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workshop: Grant Writing for your business

Introduction to Grant-Writing with Zola Kell

Making Missoula is excited to announce this grant writing workshop with Zola Kell! This class will provide participants with an overview of how to write a grant application, and why makers can and should apply for them. We will demystify the process of writing an application and discuss best practices for presenting yourself and your work in words.

Why participate in this one? The workshop is the Wednesday before the Making Missoula Makers Grant application for $1000 goes live on Friday, September 13th!

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Our key focus

Business Development

When deciding which classes to offer, we focus on key areas of business development. These primary areas are marketing, finances, and operation. If you’re an expert interested in teaching a class, email us at makingmissoula@gmail.com

Health and Mindset

As makers, your body is your primary tool and mindset determines your success. We seek to support both of these areas of health through physical health clinics designed for makers and various mindset presentations from successful artists in the community.

Community

Many of our programs are aimed at creating and cultivating community among makers. These programs are great for folks that are interested in starting a business or becoming more connected with the maker community.

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Handmade Curious

$5/mo

Sign up to support our program if you’re curious about what Making Missoula does and the way we impact our community. Donate as you learn more about makers and their integral role here in Missoula.

Handmade Enthusiast

$10/mo

If you’re the kind of person that goes to every market, brewery pop up and artist showcase, has a list of favorite makers that you’re on a first name basis with, or have a collection of handmade-anything, this is for you.

Adopt a Maker

$20/mo

A $20 donation every month pays for a maker to attend a class or our other programming! We strive to offer our classes and program to makers for free when we can and your donation helps us make that happen.

Community Steward

$50/mo

You’re a pillar of Missoula and you know exactly what this community needs to remain the artistic, weird, welcoming place that it’s always been. You understand the impact of women’s entrepreneurship and it’s intersection with our artistic community.

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Pint Night w/ Cranky Sam’s

Monday, June 3rd

5:00- 8:00 PM
Cranky Sam’s Public House

Join us for a fundraising event with Cranky Sam’s! For every drink sold, a portion of the profits will be donated to Making Missoula and Missoula Makers Collective will be hosting a pop up to showcase our communities’ makers. Come down to shop and drink for a good cause!

What is the Makers Grant Fund?

Grant Funding for Business Development

In 2021 when Bailey and Rachel first founded the Missoula Makers Collective (Making Missoula’s for-profit sister organization) they also created the Maker’s Grant Fund. The Grant Fund is made up of 5% of all booth fees collective by Missoula Makers Collective plus other donated funds. The purpose of the fund is to provide key capital investment in Missoula’s makers as they develop their businesses. The very first grant was award in 2023 to Robin Graf, a print artist and local maker who has been an integral part of the community for many years.