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Find similar grantsReclamation & Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants is sponsored by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) is accepting planning grant applications to fund planning and assessment for natural resource projects.
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The Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants are state-funded grants designed to fund projects that help plan and develop RDGP Project Grants.
The program funds reclamation projects that repair, reclaim, and mitigate environmental damage to public resources from non-renewable resource extraction and crucial state need projects that prevent or eliminate severe and unacceptable damage to natural resources or capture extraordinary public benefit that would otherwise be lost.
Grant Cycle Currently Open Applications accepted until September 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm Cities, counties, or other political subdivisions (e.g. conservation district, irrigation district, school district, water/sewer/solid waste district) Tribal governments in Montana Divisions of state government (departments, agencies, boards, commissions) The RDG Program funds planning for the following project types: Reclamation ($75,000): Projects that repair, reclaim, and/or mitigate environmental damage to public resources from non-renewable resource extraction (mining, hazardous waste, and oil and gas).
Drought Management Plan ($75,000): Development of a drought management plan for a watershed or region of the state. Drought management plans must identify drought mitigation projects to implement. Drought Mitigation Project Planning ($75,000): Planning for specific projects that address drought across a watershed, as the main purpose of the project.
The project must be identified in an existing plan such as a drought management plan or a watershed management plan that ties the need for the project to the watershed or region. High Hazard Dams ($75,000): High hazard dam (Montana Dam Safety Act, MCA 85-15-106) projects that will mitigate damage to natural resources as a result of failure. Planning grants must clearly demonstrate natural resource benefits.
Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) Mapping ($75,000): Channel migration zone (CMZ) mapping projects that plan for large-scale flood assessment or other natural resource benefits to a watershed or region of the state. Projects must identify the natural resource needs of the area and include prioritization of projects benefiting natural resources.
Other Crucial State Need ($50,000): Projects that meet a crucial state need must prevent or eliminate severe and unacceptable damage to natural resources or capture extraordinary public benefit that would otherwise be lost. They must have a regional, watershed, or statewide importance. Public benefit from this type of project must directly relate to natural resources.
Examples of Planning Projects include: Planning activities that lead to RDGP project grant application Site assessment, sampling and project design Feasibility or design studies Groundwater Investigation Research or technology demonstration Grant writing RDGP Project Grants Grant amount determined by project type: Drought Management Plan - $50,000 Drought Mitigation Project Planning - $50,000 High Hazard Dams - $75,000 Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) Mapping - $75,000 Other Crucial State Need - $50,000 Please see our Program Guidance.
Submit applications through the online grant management system: grants. dnrc. mt.
gov Application Instructions ( word ) ( pdf ) Environmental Checklist - See our Training and Education Page Application Review and Reward Application Review and Award DNRC solicits, evaluates, and ranks each application. Funds are awarded based on rank and available funding.
Award Letter and Start Up Conditions Start Here: RDG Grant Startup Guide Uniform Budget Spreadsheet - Excel Spreadsheet Form Project Implementation Schedule - Template Firm Commitment of Matching Funds - Guidance Grant Management Plan - Instructions and Template | WORD Template Procurement Plan - Guidance *Conditions of Award as identified in your DNRC award letter Memorandum of Understanding - Example Guidance for Sponsored or Partner Grants Grant Submittal Checklist Guidance for construction projects not regulated by DEQ All reimbursements and reporting are submitted through the online grant management system, Submittable.
Reimbursement Request Checklist Reimbursement Signature Authorization Form Grant recipients are required to to DNRC during the term of the grant agreement. Reports will provide status information for each project implementation task and identify the reporting period. DNRC Amendment Request Process - Guidance Alternatives Analysis Guidance Example DNRC Grant Agreement - Example document for informational purposes only.
Grant agreement language may vary. Guidance for construction projects not regulated by DEQ Be the first to know about upcoming grant cycles. Receive RDG grant announcements and program updates.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any city, county, Tribe, conservation district, or other local government subdivision in Montana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 per planning project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Reclamation & Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants is funded by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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