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    • The Resource Development Bureau (RDB) provides technical and financial assistance to local governments, state agencies, nonprofits and private citizens for projects that benefit, protect, restore, conserve or sustainably develop Montana’s natural resources.

    Grant Programs

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    Renewable Resource Grants & Loans (RRGL)

    Projects that conserve, manage, develop, or preserve Montana's renewable resources. Multiple grants available.

     

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    Reclamation & Development Grants

    Projects that repair, mitigate, or reclaim mining, hazardous waste or oil and gas sites and meet other crucial state needs like drought and flooding. Multiple grants available.

     

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    ARPA
    American Rescue Plan Act Grants

    Projects that are necessary investments in water and sewer infrastructure.

     

     

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    RRGL and RDG Program Summaries

    Program Summaries and Project Grant Applications
    2025 Biennium

    Applications received May 16, 2022 

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    Resource Development Bureau Dashboard full page view

    Renewable Resource Grant & Loan Program

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    Governor’s Executive Budget Fiscal Years 2024-2025, Volume 6 (pdf)
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    70 applications received May 16, 2022
    RRGL Ranked List (pdf)
    RRGL Alphabetical List (pdf)
    Long Range Planning Subcommittee Handouts (pdf)

    Reclamation & Development Grants Program

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    Governor’s Executive Budget Fiscal Years 2024-2025, Volume 5 (pdf)

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    11 applications received May 16, 2022
    RDG Ranked List (pdf)
    RDG Alphabetical List (pdf)
    Long Range Planning Subcommittee Handouts (pdf)

    2023 Biennium Awards

    Grants for the following programs are awarded throughout the biennium as funding is available. Select a program for a list of grants awarded.

    2023 Award Tables
    RDGP Planning Grants Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program  Planning Grants Irrigation Development Grants
    Emergency Grants Watershed Management Grants Private Grants