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Montana Environment Grants

Explore 28 grant opportunities

2025 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
Charles L. and Polly Anceney Gallatin Valley Fund
Contact for amount
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects in Gallatin Valley, Montana, focusing on biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management while honoring the land's historical significance and Indigenous connections.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Irrigation Development Grants
$278,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Montana for projects that enhance irrigated agriculture while promoting water conservation and sustainable resource management.

Science and Technology
County governments
2025 Audubon Wildlife Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Montana Audubon
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports individuals and nonprofit organizations in Montana working on research and education projects that conserve wildlife habitats, particularly for nongame species like birds and invertebrates.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
2024 Trees for Indigenous Nations Grant
$1,000,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal entities and organizations in Montana for projects that enhance community forests, promote climate resilience, and improve environmental quality.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program
$1,000,000
Montana Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to Montana communities to develop sustainable tourism initiatives that enhance local economies while preserving their unique character and culture.

Infrastructure
County governments
Montana Mental Health Trust Grant 2025
$30,000
Montana Mental Health Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to support projects that improve mental health services and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness in Montana, focusing on prevention, crisis intervention, and transitional support.

Health
County governments
UCF IRA Trees for Indigenous Nations Program 2024
$150,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 25, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to tribal communities in Montana for forestry projects that enhance green spaces, improve air and water quality, and support cultural practices and climate resilience.

Natural Resources
County governments
Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program
$75,000
Montana Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to support collaborative weed management projects among counties, local communities, researchers, and educators in Montana.

Natural Resources
County governments
2024 Moonlight Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Moonlight Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance youth education, environmental conservation, and address community needs in Big Sky, Montana.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Blaine County Community Foundation Fund
$2,000
Montana Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units for projects that directly benefit the residents of Blaine County, Montana, addressing important community needs.

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

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

The Renewable Resource Grant Program (RRGL) Planning Grant aims to support governmental entities by funding professional and technical services needed to produce high-quality RRGL grant applications. These grants are focused on projects that conserve, manage, develop, or protect Montana's renewable resources. Eligible projects include feasibility, design, research, resource assessment studies, and the preparation of plans for construction, rehabilitation, or production. Eligible applicants are divisions of state government, tribal governments, and other local political subdivisions like cities, towns, counties, and various districts. Applications for funding can be submitted through specific cycles with detailed review periods.

Environment
City or township 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
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