Funding Opportunity Descriptions (Discontinued)

The Montana Ready Communities Initiative (MRCI) is a program from the State of Montana led by the Montana Department of Commerce that supported community resilience in the face of natural, human-caused, and economic challenges. The initiative brought together expertise from the Community Montana Division and a cross-sector of state agencies to help communities develop the capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of adverse events. The program emphasized resilience planning as a tool for creating vibrant, adaptable futures for all Montanans, and aimed to leverage partnerships and resources to deliver positive community outcomes. MRCI collaborated with a wide range of local, state, and federal partners. Montana communities interested in resilience planning resources should contact the Montana Department of Commerce to learn about currently available assistance, as this initiative has concluded its active programming phase.

Montana Emergency Tourism Assistance Program is a grant from the State of Montana, administered through the Montana Department of Commerce, designed to provide emergency financial relief to tourism-dependent businesses and communities affected by natural disasters, public health emergencies, or other qualifying crises. The program is part of Montana's broader Local Assistance portfolio, which includes infrastructure, community reinvestment, and housing initiatives. Eligible applicants typically include tourism operators, local governments, and community organizations in Montana that can demonstrate economic harm from an emergency event. Prospective applicants should consult the Montana Department of Commerce for current funding availability and eligibility criteria.

Montana Healthcare Foundation Grants is sponsored by Montana Healthcare Foundation. These grants are awarded to organizations proposing innovative, effective solutions to critical health-related needs in Montana communities. Priority is given to applications demonstrating the importance of the health issue, effectiveness of the program, strong partnerships, and sustainability. Past projects include public health prevention programs, strategic planning for health issues, inter-agency collaborations for challenges like food insecurity or homelessness, and programs for tooth decay prevention and treatment.

The State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA) is a grant program from the State of Montana administered by the Montana Department of Commerce that helps cities and towns fund the maintenance and repair of local government facilities on a cost-share basis. Authorized during the 2023 Montana legislative session through House Bill 355, the program appropriated $20 million from the general fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, to support eligible infrastructure repair and improvement projects. Local governments contribute a required cash match. Eligible applicants are Montana cities and towns with qualifying local government facility maintenance or repair needs. Projects must be recommended by the local legislative body. Grant recipients are allocated funds based on established compliance criteria under HB 355. Local governments interested in SLIPA funding should contact the Montana Department of Commerce for current program guidelines and application details.

The Delivering Local Assistance (DLA) Program is a grant from the State of Montana administered by the Montana Department of Commerce that supports communities impacted by natural resource development through investment in local government facilities and community infrastructure. Created in 2019 through House Bill 652, the program provides state-funded grants to local governments and school districts for infrastructure projects. A total of $21.5 million in grants is available, with $10.75 million distributed to local infrastructure recipients. Eligible applicants are local governments and school districts in Montana with demonstrated infrastructure needs related to natural resource development impacts. Funding can be used for a range of infrastructure priorities including facility repairs, upgrades, and capital projects. Applicants should contact the Montana Department of Commerce for current program status, project eligibility criteria, and application requirements.