Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) have awarded a total of $26,500 to two nonprofits in the state. The funding comes from the Chrome for Kids Wish Fund, which was created by the Montana Legislature to support programs that help chronically or seriously ill children.
The fund receives its revenue through a $20 donation fee paid by residents when registering their motorcycles or quadricycles. These donations are then distributed to organizations working with children facing serious health challenges.
Attorney General Knudsen commented on the grants, stating, “The Chrome for Kids grants are a testament to Montana’s charitable way of living just in time for Christmas, and I am proud to award these to Montana nonprofits. This money will go a long way to help both organizations continue their mission of making children’s dreams come true.”
An MVD Administrator added, “The Chrome for Kids program is a wonderful departure from business as usual. Being able to support these two, the Montana Hope Project and the Cancer Support Community of Montana, is a wonderful way to wrap up the year. We look forward to the Chrome for Kids Wish Fund continuing to provide this important funding to Montana children and the organizations that serve them.”
One recipient, the Montana Hope Project—which is founded and supported by the Montana Highway Patrol—received $17,600. The organization fulfills wishes for children in Montana who are battling life-threatening illnesses. The grant will be used specifically to grant wishes for two children.
