DNRC's Conservation Districts Bureau offers state-funded grants provided by the legislature with the goal of empowering conservation districts to conserve the natural resources of Montana through locally-led conservation. Grant funds can be used for implementing on-the-ground projects, delivering educational programming to youth and adults, assisting landowners with innovative conservation practices, and for district operations.
CD grants are only available to Montana's 58 conservation districts.
For more information review the CD Grant Program guidelines or contact your CD Specialist.
Conservation District Grants
All conservation districts in Montana are eligible if they 1) have levied the maximum county mills allowed for the current fiscal year, 2) demonstrate a need for additional funds, and 3) are working towards a conservation activity as identified in an annual workplan, watershed restoration plan, or district strategic plan.
Project & Planning Grants
(Formerly 223 grants)
Grants for conservation projects and planning.
| Application Period: | February 1 - March 15 September 1 - October 15 |
| Implementation Begins: | August 1 March 1 |
| Funding Amount: |
Planning: $20,000 Project: $50,000 |
Pollinator Grants
Grants for improving pollinator habitat.
| Application Period: | February 1 - March 15 September 1 - October 15 |
| Implementation Begins: | August 1 March 1 |
| Funding Amount: | $15,000 |
Education Mini Grants
Grants for student and adult education that focus on local conservation issues.
| Application Period: | Rolling Deadline; FY 24 applications will be accepted starting May 1 |
| Implementation Begins: | No sooner than 3 months following application submission |
| Funding Amount: | $5,000 |
Administration Grants
Grants for district operations and administrative expenses.
| Application Period: | January 1 - March 1 |
| Apply Now | |
| CDA Grant Guidelines |
Contact Us
Catey Bauer
Western Montana Conservation District Specialist
Conservation District Grants
406-465-0948
Catey.Bauer@mt.gov
Mary Hendrix
Southcentral Conservation District Specialist
Conservation District Grants
406-444-4253
406-431-2639
Mary.Hendrix@mt.gov
Mary.Hendrix@mt.gov
Kasydi Lucas
Northcentral Conservation District Specialist
Conservation District Grants
406-594-0726
Kasydi.Lucas2@mt.gov
Kasydi.Lucas2@mt.gov
Veronica Grigaltchik
Eastern Montana Conservation District Specialist
Conservation District Grants
406-437-4501
Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov
Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov