Town Pump Offers 'Light Up the Big Sky' Fireworks Grants

Foundation provides funding for Fourth of July celebrations across Montana

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to help communities across Montana offset the cost of Fourth of July fireworks shows as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of independence.

Why it matters

Fireworks displays are a cherished Independence Day tradition, but can be expensive for smaller communities to organize. The Town Pump grants aim to make it easier for towns across Montana to put on public fireworks shows to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

The details

The 'Light Up the Big Sky' grant program will provide funding to communities based on the size of their planned fireworks show and anticipated attendance. Applications are being accepted through March 20 to allow time for towns to purchase their fireworks displays.

  • The grants are for Fourth of July fireworks shows in 2026.
  • The application deadline is March 20, 2026.

The players

Town Pump Charitable Foundation

A philanthropic organization that provides grants and support to communities across Montana.

Bill McGladdery

The director of corporate communications for Town Pump.

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What they’re saying

“This year is a big birthday for our country. It deserves a big celebration. This grant program offers funding to communities providing fireworks shows over the July Fourth weekend to celebrate the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”

— Bill McGladdery, Director of Corporate Communications (Roundup Record Tribune)

What’s next

The Town Pump Foundation will review grant applications and announce the recipients by April 15, 2026 to allow communities time to finalize their Fourth of July plans.

The takeaway

The Town Pump grants make it more feasible for towns across Montana to put on public fireworks displays, ensuring communities large and small can celebrate the nation's 250th birthday in style.