Collaborative Solutions for Community Advancement Grant in Montana (USA)
GrantID: 74262
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
A regional grant opportunity is available for communities in Montana that have actively participated in a structured virtual planning program. These grants are designed to support collaborative, locally initiated projects that emerged from community visioning workshops. The goal is to help small towns transform ideas into tangible outcomes that build resilience, beautify public spaces, strengthen civic engagement, and foster long-term vitality.
Eligible applicants are municipal governments, community nonprofits, or other organized local groups from Montana towns that engaged in the full multi-session “reimagining” process. Individuals, businesses, or organizations outside the participating communities are not eligible. The grant prioritizes initiatives demonstrating authentic community collaboration and collective ownership of project goals.
Funds can be used for a range of community-driven purposes: downtown revitalization, public art, local events, placemaking amenities, volunteer engagement efforts, and other grassroots development efforts inspired by the visioning sessions. The intent is to seed small-scale, high-impact changes backed by strong local buy-in, rather than large capital projects or ongoing operations.
Award amounts are relatively modest, usually between one and a few thousand dollars, calibrated to support discrete projects with measurable outcomes. The number of grants corresponds to participating communities, with total disbursements typically spread across 10–15 localities. Funding usually follows shortly after the conclusion of the planning sessions to maintain project momentum.
Grants are awarded annually during a set grant cycle tied to the virtual planning series. Applications are reviewed collaboratively by program partners to assess alignment with community needs, readiness to implement, and potential for visible, sustainable impact. Funding decisions are announced soon after review panels convene post-workshop, ensuring timely distribution.
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Organizations and individuals based in Montana who are engaged in Community Development & Services may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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