Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTG)

Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) five-year initiative to help neighborhoods throughout Western Montana improve tourism infrastructure, inspire cultural heritage projects, and create visitor-ready experiences through collaborative, multi-town approach.

Program Type: Five-year initiative (developed to support multiple communities)

Geographic Scope: Western Montana, with focus on rural and under-visited areas. Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Counties, as well as the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Current Recipients: City of Ronan

Focus Areas:

• Improve tourism infrastructure
• Inspire cultural heritage projects
• Create visitor-ready experiences
• Collaborative approach involving multiple towns and partners

Program Goals:

• Shift narrative from 'passing through' to 'staying and exploring'
• Increase visitor spending
• Drive business growth
• Create job creation
• Develop long-term tourism model

Ronan Specific Outcomes:

• Downtown sidewalk improvements
• Updated lighting
• Addition of crosswalks
• Downtown engineering reports and facelift
• Facade Improvement Grant (FIG) program launch

Partners: Local businesses, community leaders, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

How to Apply

For more information and application details, contact Ronan Tourism directly.