Grants to Promote the Responsible Management of Forest Resources in Montana (USA)
GrantID: 74178
Grant Funding Amount Low: $998
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
Across Montana, several grant programs offer funding ranging from modest awards to substantial investment, tailored to support forestry, conservation, community engagement, and workforce development. A small grant opportunity provides up to $1,000 to support local events or educational activities related to active forest management, promotional efforts, or hands‑on outreach. These grants are ideal for community workshops, educational tours, printed materials, or guest speaker events tied to forestry and wood products.
At the larger scale, another program awards grants of up to $5,000 to bolster vocational initiatives—such as training in equipment operation, forestry techniques, GIS mapping, sawmill technology, or welding—intended to strengthen and sustain the timber workforce. Preference is given to entities that already maintain ongoing training programs. Both nonprofit groups and educational institutions, including private schools, vocational centers, and public bodies, are eligible under this program.
For initiatives with broader ecological impact, there are landscape‑scale grants offering up to $255,000. These awards support multiyear efforts led by nonprofits, local or tribal governments, conservation districts, educational institutions, and collaborative groups focusing on wildfire risk reduction, habitat restoration, invasive species control, or watershed health.
There are also funding programs geared toward urban forestry, including grants reaching between $50,000 and $150,000 aimed at Indigenous communities, and smaller grants up to $90,000 for urban or community forestry development, city planning, tree canopy expansion, and climate adaptation. Local municipalities, tribes, nonprofits, and campus-based initiatives may apply.
Additional funding opportunities include support for community capacity building in collaborative forest management (up to $8,000), tree‑planting grants for Arbor Day (ranging from $350 to $850 depending on community status), and habitat improvement funding—up to $2 million annually—for noxious weed removal and watershed‑scale habitat restoration.
These diverse grants are available to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government bodies, tribal nations, community groups, and in some cases small businesses. They aim to promote educational outreach, workforce training, ecological restoration, community green space enhancement, and wildfire resilience throughout Montana.
Eligible applicants in Montana with a demonstrated commitment to Natural Resources are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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