DNRC administers a wide range of grants and loans for Montana, assisting cities and towns, conservation districts, private landowners, and other groups in managing natural resource issues at the local level.
Currently Accepting Applications
Conservation Education Small Grant Program
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Close date is to be determined.
The intent of these funds is to provide program assistance and outreach efforts to children, pre-K through 12th grade, and their educators in both classroom and informal settings.
Cooperative Fire Protection Capacity Grant
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Close date is to be determined.
To better support this fire protection arrangement in an ever-changing wildfire environment, DNRC has made funding available aimed at cooperatively increasing local fire leadership, preparedness, and fire response capabilities. Through this opportunity, DNRC seeks to fund and leverage staff capacity or projects in support of local fire response coordination needs while also supporting DNRC County Coop fire protection related functions.
Seasonal Opportunities
Spring & Summer
| Conservation Education | Learn More |
| Community Wildfire Protection Plan | Learn More |
| Cooperative Fire Protection | Learn More |
| Local Government Assistance | Learn More |
| Rural Fire Capacity | Learn More |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance | Learn More |
Fall & Winter
| Forest Action Plan | Learn More |
| Forest Products Week | Learn More |
| Hazardous Fuels Reduction | Learn More |
| Landscape Scale Restoration | Learn More |
| Community Wildfire Defense | Learn More |
| Western States Fire | Learn More |
| Urban: Tree Planting Grants | Learn More |
| Urban: Urban & Community | Learn More |