The DNRC Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL) is accepting planning grant applications.
Planning grants are available to government entities for planning activities which lead to an RRGL program project application to conserve, manage, develop or protect a renewable resource in Montana. Planning activities funded through this program include, but are not limited to:
- Contracted technical services necessary to produce or update a preliminary engineering report (PER) meeting the requirements of the Uniform Application OR to meet the requirements of Step. 4 Technical Narrative of the RRGL application.
- Other resource contracted services such as capital improvement plans (CIP), growth plans, sample collections, surveys, studies, and other activities that lead to an RRGL application.
The program
does not cover costs associated with the final design, aquatic invasive species, in-kind activity, or indirect and/or program costs.
For more information visit our
website or contact our program staff at 444-9766 or
[email protected].
Program Guidance
(pdf)
Project Type and Maximum Funding Levels:
| New PER |
Updated PER |
Technical Narrative |
Resource Services (Plans or Studies) |
| $15,000 |
$8,000 |
$15,000 |
$8,000 |
New Funding Sources
Temporary funding is available to assist with utilities for low-moderate income households. This program is slated to operate from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2023.
Look for additional information (coming soon) at
www.lieap.mt.gov. A list of frequently asked questions will be available. You can also email Program Specialist Sheri Shepherd at
[email protected].
Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Contractor Application and Contract