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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
Deadline |
Notification of Award |
August 1, 2012 |
September 10, 2012 |
October 1, 2012 |
October 19, 2012 |
March 1, 2013 |
March 22, 2013 |
April 26, 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
Application form (pdf) | Guidelines (pdf)
Application form (word)
Final Report Format (word)
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Conservation District Administrative Grants
Contact: Karl Christians
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: Quarterly
Submission Date |
Notice of Award |
August 30, 2012 |
September 28, 2012 |
November 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2012 |
February 28, 2013 |
March 28, 2012 |
Late applications will not be accepted.
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Education Mini-Grants
Contact: Linda Brander
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
| Deadline | Notification of Award |
November 30, 2012 |
December 7, 2012 |
January 7, 2013 |
January 25, 2013 |
April 8, 2013 |
April 25, 2013 |
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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: $75,000 @ 3% interest for 10 years.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Range Improvement Loan Program
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