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.

Forest Stewardship Grants RFP
- Request for pre-Proposals -

Applications accepted through March 15th, 2025.
Includes: Forest Action Plan Grant; Western States WUI Grant; Landscape Scale Restoration Grant

The current challenging conditions of Montana's forests require strategically identifying opportunities to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk. The 2020 Montana Forest Action Plan identifies where priority forest treatments should be focused statewide while acknowledging the need to work collaboratively to achieve cross-boundary landscape scale success. DNRC Forest Stewardship Grants provide funding to support a portion of the expense involved in implementing treatments that reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health.

 

Seasonal Opportunities

Spring & Summer 

Spring and summer forestry grant opportunities, subject to change.
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 

Fall and winter forestry grant opportunities, subject to change.
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 WUI Learn More
Urban: Tree Planting Grants Learn More
Urban: Urban & Community Learn More