
Program Purpose
The Watershed Management Grant (WMG) Program goals are to provide financial support for the development and implementation of locally led watershed related planning and capacity building activities that conserve, develop, improve or preserve state natural resources. These goals are aligned with Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 85, Chapter 1, Part 6.
Deadline Dates
No set cycles. Funding is dependent on legislature. Please check back for updates.
Application Process
WMG Application Guidance
Submit applications online through www.funding.mt.gov
No application fees are required.
Eligible Applicants
Local government, state government, and tribal government entities.
Non-profit entities may apply with local government sponsorship or non-government entity may apply with 1:1 match requirement.
Match
Local government, state government, tribal government and sponsored non-profit entities. DNRC will provide 100% reimbursement for eligible activities.
Unsponsored Non-government entity: A 1:1 match is required. Match shares may be in-kind services or cash.
1:1 match requirement for equipment expenses.
Funding Amount
Up to $35,000 per grantee per biennium.
Funding Program Limit
DNRC’s Watershed Management Grant Program has $300,000 in funding available for projects until June 30, 2021
Program Contact
Jorri Dyer, Watershed Management Grant Program Manager
406-444-6839
