The Footprint Fund, a program of Climate Smart Missoula, allows individuals, businesses, and nonprofits opportunities to "offset" energy use by supporting local energy savings projects. In turn, it allows developers, builders, and other nonprofits to use these funds to add energy saving measures or renewable energy to housing or other buildings when funds are not available. See our 2024  solar project. 

Climate Smart Missoula is a non-profit, Montana-based organization. Our mission is to build and accelerate climate solutions for Missoula and beyond through collaborative programs, advocacy, and catalyzing diverse climate leadership. See: missoulaclimate.org. 

Why should I support this fund?

There is a lot we can do to shrink our climate footprints, but we're still connected to energy and transportation systems that make it nearly impossible to get to zero on our own. Offsets can help get you closer to zero and have a lasting positive impact here in Missoula  

Footprint Fund go a step further - not only will they help you reduce your footprint, but they will help reduce a community member's energy bill and improve the comfort of their home. All offset purchases will go towards low-income weatherization projects, reducing the energy use in homes where residents need a reprieve from their energy bill the most.​

Here at the Human Resource Council, we're so thrilled that we're on the receiving end of carbon offset funds. We are using these funds for weatherization work. We're so grateful to add extra insulation or replace a window in the homes or our neighbors, measures we would not have been able to do without these extra Footprint Funds. A mighty big Thank You!

​Financially supporting energy savings for others is just one way we can take action to reduce climate impacts. Learn more about local climate solutions at missoulaclimate.org​