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Grants are available for emergency projects that pose an immediate threat to the beneficial management of a renewable resource and, if delayed, will cause substantial damage or legal liability.
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Eligible Applicants:
- Cities, counties, or other political subdivisions
- Tribal governments in Montana
- Irrigation Districts
- Water and Sewer Districts
Eligible Projects:
Grant assistance is limited to only serious emergencies that meet program requirements. The emergency must pose an immediate threat to the beneficial management of a renewable resource, and all reasonable funding sources investigated before an emergency grant will be awarded.
DNRC will award grants or loans for an emergency project that, if delayed until legislative approval can be obtained, will cause substantial damages or legal liability to the entity seeking assistance.
Examples of Projects Include:
- dike failures,
- emergency dam repairs, and
- emergency repairs to municipal drinking water and wastewater systems.
Emergency grants are limited to $30,000 per project. Limited funding is available for emergency grants from DNRC each biennium.
How to Apply:
To initiate a request for emergency grant, contact the Emergency Grant Program staff. A detailed description of the problem, the proposed solution, and any financial information, including the estimated cost of the project and proposed funding sources, will be required to expedite the application process.
Following initial notification, a DNRC engineer will contact you and arrange for a site investigation. A determination will be made by the DNRC Director's Office within a matter of days, and a grant or loan agreement will be executed accordingly. Grant funding is available almost immediately, usually 45 to 60 days assuming that adequate rates and charges are already in effect.
Additional Information
Other Emergency funding options are available to meet your project needs. Contact DNRC RRGL program or the program manager for additional resources.
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