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
Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant
Applications accepted through May 17, 2025.
The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program is authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1990, (Farm Bill) and assists rural volunteer fire departments by providing cost-share grants for training, equipping, and organizing. Rural fire departments represent the first line of defense in coping with wildfires and other emergencies in rural areas and rural communities. These departments are charged with the protection of lives, homes, and business investments.
Seasonal Opportunities
Spring & Summer
| Conservation Education | Learn More |
| Community Wildfire Protection Plan | Learn More |
| Cooperative Fire Protection | Learn More |
| Local Government Assistance | Learn More |
| Volunteer 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 WUI | Learn More |
| Urban: Tree Planting Grants | Learn More |
| Urban: Urban & Community | Learn More |