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.
Governor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Years 2026 – 2027
The Renewable Resource Grant and Loan (RRGL) and Reclamation and Development Grant (RDG) Programs are part of the Governor’s budget. The scoring and ranking of project grant and loan applications submitted in May of 2024 can be found in the following locations:
RRGL Program
RDG ProgramApplication Scoring
Each application has a summary page in the Budget Book which includes a scoring summary and project descriptions. Program Budget Books are linked above. There are alphabetized indices of applications at the beginning of each book.
Legislative Hearings
Hearing Information
The Legislative Appropriations Subcommittee Section F hears House Bills 6, 7, 8 and 11. The House Bills contain RRGL grants (HB6), RDG grants (HB7), RRGL loans (HB8), and Regional Water System grants (HB11). Applicants may send a representative to testify before the Legislature in support of their project alongside DNRC. This practice allows applicants to directly advocate for their projects and provide additional context or information to lawmakers. How to stay informed:
- Applicants and project contacts should monitor their email/Submittable inbox. DNRC will notify applicants and collaborators via Submittable messaging when relevant hearings are scheduled.
- Interested parties should regularly visit the Appropriations Subcommittee, Section F Website: https://archive.legmt.gov/lfd/appropriation-subcommittee-section-f/
Project Grant Application Legislative Timeline
