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Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The MWPA Foundation Small Grant Program shall provide funding of up to $1,000 per event or activity that relates to or benefits active forest management, the forest products industry, promotion, and workforce recruitment in Montana.
Some examples of events are to provide lunches for attendees of workshops, finance buses for woods tours, finance the printing of program s or other advertisements, conference room rentals, guest speaker fees, etc. For activities taking place during the first half of the calendar year – applications must be submitted by September 3 0. Grant award decisions will be made in October/November.
For activities taking place during the second half of the calendar year – applications must be submitted by April 30. Grant award decisions will be made in May/June *Additional proposals may be considered outside of the dates listed above. Your application must directly benefit forestry and/or the Montana wood products industry, or your application will not be considered.
The MWPA Foundations’ Large Grant Program shall provide funding of up to $5,000 for the development of programs or to secure equipment, supplies or materials that specifically help recruit, train, educate, and retain a viable and sustainable timber industry workforce in Montana.
Some examples of projects that could qualify for funding are: local school districts, vocational schools, or other private organizations seeking to expand its curricula or training into trade disciplines like welding, forest equipment operation, log truck driving, GIS mapping, sawmill technology, saw filing, industrial electrical career training, and product development, etc. Preference will be given to improving ongoing programs over one-time events.
Applicants may be private organizations, associations, public entities, or private/public schools within Montana. If the project is not completed the unused portion of the grant may need to be repaid to the Foundation. One grant shall be offered per year as funds are available – applications must be submitted by October 31.
Grant award decisions will be made in November/December. *Finalists may be invited to present an overview of their program to the selection committee prior to award. Your application must directly benefit forestry and/or the Montana wood products industry, or your application will not be considered.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private organizations, public entities, schools in Montana supporting timber workforce. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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