Renewable Resource Planning Grants (MT)

The Renewable Resource Planning Grants (MT) provide funding to governmental entities for essential professional and technical services to create high-quality grant applications. This program aims to enhance projects that conserve and manage Montana's renewable resources. Funding includes various project types such as feasibility studies, design, and resource assessments, with a total allocation of $3,500,000.

If additional assistance is needed to apply for this grant, please think about applying for the Technical Assistance Grant. The page can be found here.
The purpose of the RRGL Planning Grant Program is to provide funding to governmental entities for professional and technical services necessary to produce a high quality RRGL grant application which leads to a project that conserves, manages, develops, or protects Montana’s renewable resources.
Eligible Projects
Eligible funding types are specified in MCA 85-1-602.
“Either grants or loans may be provided to fund the following types of projects:

• feasibility, design, research, and resource assessment studies; and
• preparation of construction, rehabilitation, or production plans.
• Funding

House Bill 6 includes $3,500,000 for Planning Grants. Application funding is available as revenue is received.
Infrastructure PER $40,000Irrigation PER/ Technical Narrative $30,000PER or Technical Narrative Update $20,000Resource Services (Plans or Studies) $15,000Watershed Restoration Plan $40,000Watershed Restoration Project Plan $30,000