UPCOMING DEADLINES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Funding
\n<\/span><\/strong>The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent deaths and serious injuries on roadways. There are multiple application deadlines depending on the grant type – Planning and Demonstration Grants or Implementation Grants. Deadlines now range from May 16th to August 29th<\/strong>. LEARN MORE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montana Coal Endowment Grant Program<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe biennial application cycle for the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) is now open. All MCEP applications must be submitted by May 23rd<\/strong>.\u00a0The program makes awards to cities, towns, counties, and districts to replace aged collection or distribution systems, newly construct or repair treatment facilities, and repair or replace bridges. Program awards are focused on addressing health and safety problems and financial needs of applicants. LEARN MORE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) Grants<\/strong><\/span>
\nDNRC administers a wide range of grants and loans for Montana, assisting cities and towns in managing natural resource issues at the local level. Visit\u00a0DNRC’s Grants & Loans Page<\/a> for information about funding opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply.\u00a0Current Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Watershed Management Grants<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>– applications accepted through\u00a0April 22nd<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Irrigation Development Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/strong>applications accepted through\u00a0April 22nd<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Renewable Resource Program Planning Grants<\/strong><\/a>–\u00a0<\/strong>applications accepted through\u00a0April 30th<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Renewable Resource Project Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/strong>applications accepted through\u00a0May 15th<\/strong><\/li>\n
• RDG Project Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– applications accepted through\u00a0May 15th<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Technical Assistance Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– Rolling Deadline, applications accepted through\u00a0December 31st<\/strong><\/li>\n
• Renewable Resource Program Emergence Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– Grant cycles is open and will be awarded until funds are expended<\/li>\n
• Renewable Resource Program Private Grants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– Grant cycles is open and will be awarded until funds are expended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP)<\/strong><\/span>
  \nMontana Department of Commerce’s Housing Division is accepting a second round of HOME-ARP applications now through April 30th<\/strong>. HOME-ARP is a federal block grant that provides funding for reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability. Local governments, public housing authorities and private developers are eligible to apply. LEARN MORE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

  Lead Service Line Technical Assistance Program<\/strong><\/span>
  \nThe federal government is providing more than $100 million to replace lead service lines in Montana. The inventory of lead service lines must be completed by October 16th<\/strong> of this year. The Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), housed within the Department of Commerce\u2019s Community MT Division, is charged with providing technical assistance to complete lead services line inventories. You may request assistance with inventorying lines now. LEARN MORE<\/a>. Please also note, there are several funding sources to help communities replace lead service lines. LEARN MORE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants<\/strong><\/span>
  \nLocal governments partnered with one or more community-based, nonprofit organizations may apply for\u00a0funding to support projects that deploy clean energy, strengthen climate resilience, and build capacity for communities to tackle environmental and climate justice challenges. These grants, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, may be submitted under two separate tracks depending on the project scope. The deadline to apply is\u00a0November 31st<\/strong>.\u00a0LEARN MORE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTGP)<\/span>
  \n<\/strong>The purpose of PCTGP,\u00a0authorized by the 2023 Montana Legislature\u2019s enactment of SB 540<\/a>, is to\u00a0elevate communities across the state, increase their economic vibrancy by improving their appeal as visitor destinations, and improve their resilience as a destination by enhancing and diversifying tourism assets and infrastructure. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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