Loan & Grant Programs
Conservation Districts "HB 223" Grants
Contact: Laurie Zeller
Fundable Projects: Any project sponsored by a Montana conservation district under its authority
Grant Limit: $15,000. Any request over $15,000 will be considered based on fund availability and program merit.
Application Deadline: Quarterly
Application form (pdf) | Guidelines (pdf)
Application form (word)
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Conservation District Administrative Grants
Contact: Laurie Zeller
Fundable Projects: Conservation District Administrative Expense
Eligibility Requirement: Conservation District financial need.
Grant Limit: Based on financial need
Application Deadline: May 1 , each year
Application cover page (word)
Application (excel)
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Watershed Planning Assistance
Contact: David Martin
Fundable Projects: Watershed planning activities such as facilitator services, developing a watershed plan, baseline data collection, planning educational activities, etc. Not intended for site-specific design and construction projects, or permanent staff.
Eligibility Requirement: Conservation District-sponsored watershed group
Grant Limit: $10,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Education Mini-Grants
Contact: Ross Campbell
Fundable Projects: Student and Adult Education projects that focus on water, weeds, or other natural resources, or equipment for classrooms.
Eligibility Requirement: Conservation District-sponsored natural resource education.
Grant Limit: $500
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Range Improvement loans
Contact: Larry Bloxsom
Fundable Projects: Fencing, seeding, stockwater development, and other range improvement practices.
Eligibility Requirement: Private landowner
Loan Limit: $50,000 @ 3% interest for 10 years.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Range Improvement Loan Program
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