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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 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
Mental Health Access Fund for Indigenous Communities in Montana
$10,000
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering innovative mental health services to underserved Indigenous communities in Montana, focusing on improving access and outcomes through partnerships and technology.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Community Investment Program
$50,000
Montana Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and school districts in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon Counties to support community-centered projects that improve quality of life and address local needs.

Infrastructure
Independent school districts
Valley County Masonic Endowment Fund
$5,000
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government units to support projects that enhance arts, education, economic development, basic human needs, and conservation efforts for the benefit of residents in Valley County, Montana.

Community Development
Independent school districts
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
2025 Renewable Resource - Project Grant
$125,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

The Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL) is designed to support the conservation, management, development, and preservation of Montana's renewable resources. The program offers funding primarily for public facility projects like water, wastewater, and solid waste development, as well as projects related to irrigation rehabilitation, dam repair, and forest enhancement. Eligible applicants are divisions of state government, tribal governments, and other local political subdivisions, with funding available in the form of grants or loans for feasibility studies, construction plans, and implementation efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
2024 AISC Experiences
$2,500
Montana Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This program provides funding to schools and community organizations in Montana to engage students with guest artists, purchase art supplies, and facilitate transportation for enriching arts experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024-2025 MT WILD Transportation & Lodging Grant
$2,500
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

FWP is offering grants for the 2024-2025 school year to Montana outlying school districts to facilitate visits to the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena, MT. These grants aim to cover transportation and/or lodging costs to enable schools in remote areas to access the center's educational programs. Grants are available for students in grades 4th to 12th, with priority given to schools located 50 miles or more (one-way) from Helena, and additional support for lodging expenses offered to those over 150 miles away. The maximum reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per school, with lodging rates set at $30 per student. Applications are due by May 31, 2024, with notifications to follow a week after the deadline. Should funds remain post-initial distribution, they will be allocated on a first-come basis. Schools are required to engage in pre-visit educational activities and encouraged to undertake a community-based project post-visit.

Education
City or township governments
2024 Montana Shooting Range Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to shooting clubs, local governments, private organizations, and school districts in Montana to develop and improve shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting sports across the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Fall Community Investment Program
$50,000
Montana Community Foundation By the Grid United
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative projects that improve quality of life and strengthen communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon County, Montana, specifically for eligible nonprofits and government entities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
1st Cycle Montana Community Foundation Community Investment Program
$50,000
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

The Community Investment Program (CIP) was created by the Montana Community Foundation in partnership with Grid United to support communities in Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon County. These areas are affected by Grid United’s North Plains Connector, a significant transmission line project. CIP aims to fund innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and strengthen community ties in Eastern Montana. The program is dedicated to supporting broad-impact initiatives that address community issues, leverage other support, encourage community involvement, offer creative problem-solving, respond to changing needs, and promote economic and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Montana Mental Health Access Fund
$10,000
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports licensed mental health providers working on Montana's Indian Reservations to enhance access to mental health services, particularly through innovative and sustainable solutions for tribal communities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations