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Montana grants for City or township governments

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Renewable Resource Program
$40,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government entities in Montana for planning projects that conserve and manage renewable resources, helping them prepare high-quality grant applications for related initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Residential Septic System Education and Maintenance Program
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of septic system maintenance programs in Western Montana to improve water quality and promote community education on proper septic care.

Environment
City or township governments
Residential and Community Green Stormwater Infrastructure Grant
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Western Montana to develop green stormwater infrastructure projects that reduce urban pollution and promote community engagement and education.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Great Falls Area Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Great Falls Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Great Falls region to support community improvement projects in areas such as education, culture, and civic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP)
$500,000
The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments in Montana for projects that restore and protect public resources affected by mineral development or address urgent natural resource needs.

Environment
City or township governments
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Gallatin County Historic Preservation Grant
Contact for amount
Gallatin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that preserve and restore historically significant sites and cultural assets in Gallatin County, Montana.

Arts
City or township governments
Watershed Management Grants Program
Contact for amount
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides funding to Montana governmental entities for projects that enhance watershed management and conservation efforts.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
2025 Trail Stewardship Program
$2,000,000
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of trails and shared-use paths throughout Montana, benefiting local communities and outdoor enthusiasts.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Urban and Community Forestry Program Development Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Montana cities, towns, nonprofits, and tribal governments for innovative urban forestry projects that enhance community forests and promote ecological resilience.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Agritourism Grant Program
$50,000
Montana Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides financial support to rural and tribal agricultural businesses and communities in Montana to promote agritourism activities that connect agriculture with tourism.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program Grants
$2,000,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for projects that manage invasive weeds and restore wildlife habitats across Montana's ecologically significant landscapes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Renewable Resource Planning Grants
$40,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2024

This program provides financial and technical support to Montana local governments for developing essential planning documents that help manage and protect renewable resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Humanities Montana announces Film + Video Grants
$10,000
Humanities Montana
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

The Film + Video grant is a competitive grant program intended to support the development, production, and distribution of documentary films or series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Donor Name: Humanities Montana State: Montana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Film + Video program supports the development, production, and distribution of documentary films or series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and incorporate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical; proposals must demonstrate the potential to attract a broad general audience. Humanities Montana’s Film + Video grants offer multiyear support or one-time-only funding for major projects in film and video. Film and television projects may be standalone documentaries or series of programs. Major projects are those requiring multiple stages of research and development, production, and post-production and which generally require a script and a year or more to complete. Projects may also include supplementary components such as discussion programs and public screenings. Humanities Montana-funded projects must: focus on clearly defined humanities theme(s) build on sound humanities scholarship deepen public understanding of significant humanities questions approach a subject analytically, presenting a variety of perspectives involve humanities scholars (academic, professional, or expert) in all aspects of the project employ appealing and accessible formats that will actively engage the general public in learning demonstrate support and involvement of communities and cultures represented in project content and activities or specifically address why they are not involved (e.g., projects that involve Native American communities or cultures must include letters of support from participating scholars, researchers, program participants from that specific community outlining their involvement.) Funding CategoriesΒ  Stage One: Research and script development award (up to $8,000) enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and other program elements. Awards must result in a script or detailed treatment, which is required to progress to Stage Two funding. Applicants must submit an example of previous work Prior to applying for Stage One, you should have: assessed the major humanities scholarship related to the subject identified humanities themes assembled a group of humanities scholars to serve as advisers, and other experts if applicable consulted with the humanities scholars to identity the project’s interpretive ideas formed a media team to see the project through its development period Stage Two: Production awards (up to $10,000), including principal photography, source material acquisition, and rights clearance, result in a rough cut of film /video or equivalent (required to progress to Stage Three funding). Applicants must submit a completed script or detailed narrative treatment Prior to applying for Stage Two, you should have: completed all required components of Stage One conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews drafted the script or detailed treatment(s) Stage Three: Post-production awards (up to $10,000) support completion of product and public distribution. Applicants must submit a rough cut of the project Prior to applying for Stage Three, you should have: completed all required components of Stage One and Stage Two designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Period of Performance 12 months Eligible Activities Stage One awards may support activities such as: meetings with scholars preliminary interviews preparation of program treatments or scripts production of a work-in-progress or trailer creation of partnerships for outreach activities and public engagement archival and other scholarly research to further development of script and humanities themes Stage Two awards may support activities such as: archival research and rights clearances meetings with scholars additional script development production (including filming, recording, and editing) and distribution Stage Three awards may support activities such as: development of related resources that explore the humanities content and themes central to the project (e.g., websites and curriculum materials) post-production outreach and public engagement. Eligibility CriteriaΒ  To be eligible to apply, your organization must be established in the United States or its jurisdictions as one of the following organization types: a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit) a state or local government or one of their agencies a federally recognized Native American Tribal government If your organization is eligible, you are encouraged to partner with independent producers and other skilled professionals to carry out programmatic activities. Under this arrangement, the applicant organization submits the application on behalf of the partnership(s). Applicant organizations must not function solely as fiscal agents or fiscal sponsors but must make substantive contributions to the success of the project. If Humanities Montana makes an award, the applicant organization is considered the recipient of record and assumes all programmatic, financial, and legal responsibilities associated with the award, including adherence to, and compliance with, federal regulations and the terms and conditions of the award. In addition, Film + Video Grants must: involve appropriate media professionals appeal to a broad audience demonstrate a plan for statewide, regional, or national audience involvement and of secondary non-broadcast distribution and long-term utilization include a 1:1 cost-share of in-kind or other funds include public programming such as discussions, lectures, screenings include outreach/publicity and evaluation plans where appropriate. For more information, visit Β Humanities Montana.

Arts
Nonprofits
Treacy Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Treacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in Montana to undertake significant capital projects, such as construction and renovations, that enhance their infrastructure and service delivery.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tax Base Supplement Grant
Contact for amount
Local Community Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local taxing districts and governments affected by the closure of the Colstrip power plants, helping them maintain essential services and mitigate tax revenue losses.

Agriculture
City or township governments
2025 Renewable Resource - Emergency Grants
$30,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides urgent financial assistance to local governments and districts for critical repairs to renewable resource infrastructure, such as dams and water systems, to prevent significant damage or legal issues.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
MDT Aeronautics Division Airport Loan and Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montana Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Nov 27, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to publicly owned airports in Montana for essential improvements and upgrades to their facilities.

Transportation
County governments
2025 Renewable Resource - Planning Grant Program - Cycle 2 - Round 1
$40,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments in Montana for professional services to develop projects that conserve and manage the state's renewable resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Emergency Medical Services Grant
$1,000,000
Montana Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant is designed to support licensed emergency medical services that have been operational for at least 12 months. It aims to fund the purchase of equipment, vehicles, and training materials to help improve response times and patient outcomes. Eligible entities include county/city governments, volunteer/non-profit organizations, and other eligible services. The funding requests can cover training, communications equipment, ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and specific medical equipment. Ineligible entities include private for-profit services and state agencies that do not meet the volunteer staffing requirement of 51% or more. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: June 30th

Health
County governments