Montana Grants

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

This funding opportunity supports landowners, watershed groups, and nonprofits in Montana to improve fish habitats and populations by restoring natural stream channels, enhancing fish passage, and protecting essential spawning areas.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks accepts applications twice annually from landowners, watershed groups, and other nonprofits for the Future Fisheries Improvement Program. This program aims to fund habitat projects that benefit Montana's wild fish, focusing on improving or maintaining fish passage, restoring or protecting natural stream channels, riparian areas, essential habitats for spawning, and enhancing stream flow. Applicants must demonstrate public benefits and alignment with specific goals to improve fishing and protect wild fish populations. Preference is given to projects restoring habitats for native fishes. Funding covers design/build, construction, and maintenance costs, excluding administration and other indirect costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Summer deadline: May 15th

This grant provides funding for organizations in Montana to create engaging arts learning experiences that connect participants with artists and artistic materials, fostering initial exposure to the arts for individuals of all ages and abilities.

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Montana to create and improve fishing ponds, promoting public access and recreational fishing, especially for families and youth.

This program provides matching funds to state, tribal, and local governments in Montana for developing and improving outdoor recreation facilities like parks and sports fields.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities in specific states and territories to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering, aligning with the needs of the Department of Defense.

This program provides funding to universities in eligible states to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering that support the needs of the Department of Defense.

AgWest Farm Credit's New Producer Grant Program supports new agricultural producers who have two years or less of operational experience or plan to start their operation within two years of applying. The grant aims to alleviate the challenge of lacking start-up funds, celebrating the ingenuity and passion of new producers. Successful applicants will receive a one-time $15,000 grant to support their operation's growth. The grant focuses on applicants within AgWest Farm Credit’s territory who are not current lending customers and are U.S. citizens or lawful residents.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Montana for capital improvement projects and maintenance efforts to enhance their infrastructure.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance the economic and social well-being of rural communities in select western U.S. states.

This program provides financial support ranging from $100 to $1,500 to local charities and community projects in the Red Lodge area, helping to turn innovative ideas into actionable initiatives.

This funding program provides financial assistance to families in Carbon County, Montana, to help cover the costs of quality childcare for children from birth to age eight, promoting their educational and social development.

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.

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.

The Blaine County Community Foundation Fund, established at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) by Warren Ross in 1997, is offering grants to benefit communities and residents of Blaine County. The grant cycle runs from August 15 to November 15. The grants range in size from $500 to $2,000 and must be used for projects benefiting communities or residents in Blaine County. Eligible applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an exempt governmental unit. The grantee organization does not need to be based in Blaine County. Only one application is allowed per organization. Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to local residents, be sustainable, and address important, unmet needs. Ineligible projects include conferences, workshops, planning, research, untested projects, and partisan or sectarian activities. The grant requests are reviewed by the Blaine County Community Grantmaking Committee, and incomplete applications will not be considered. For additional help or inquiries, contact Taylor Crowl, Program Officer, Local Community Foundations, at 406-603-4913 or taylor@mtcf.org. The application can be accessed at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mtcommunity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Montana for innovative public humanities projects that promote community engagement and cultural collaboration.