Renewable Resource Project Grants

The Renewable Resource Project Grants, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, support the conservation and enhancement of renewable resources in Montana. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, and tribal governments, with funding available for various projects such as irrigation rehabilitation, dam repair, and public facility improvements. This program enables communities to address essential resource management needs effectively.

The Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL) funds the conservation, management, development and preservation of Montana's renewable resources. The RRG Project Grant Program has funded numerous public facility projects including drinking water, wastewater and solid waste development and improvement projects have received funding through this program.

Eligibility

Eligible ApplicantsCities, counties, or other political subdivisions including:conservation districts, irrigation districts, and water/sewer/solid waste districtsTribal governments in MontanaDivisions of state government (departments, agencies, boards, commissions)Eligible funding types are specified in 85-1-602, Montana Code Annotated (MCA).Either grants or loans may be provided to fund the following types of projects:feasibility, design, research, and resource assessment studies;preparation of construction, rehabilitation, or production plans; andconstruction, rehabilitation, production, education, or other implementation effort