About

The program supports cross-boundary, landscape-scale projects (up to 3 years) on non-federal forest lands that address state-identified (Montana Forest Action Plan) forest management priorities and leverage public and private resources.

For an overview of the program, view the Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program One-pager.

Grant Cycle

The current grant cycle is closed.

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  • Non-profits
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments
  • Conservation districts
  • State Agencies
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Collaborative Groups

In addition to achieving Montana Forest Action Plan goals, projects must address one or more National Landscape Objectives:

  • Reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires
  • Improve fish and wildlife habitats
  • Improve water quality and watershed function
  • Mitigate invasive species, insect infestation, and disease
  • Improve important forest ecosystems
  • Measure ecological and economic benefits including soil and air quality and productivity

The funding source is a USDA Forest Service, State, Private, and Tribal Forestry grant.The funds are passed-through by the DNRC.

Maximum Funding: $255,000
There is no minimum request, but most funded projects are $150,000 or more.

4:1 (federal:non-federal) match required; which is 25% of the requested grant funds.

The current application review cycle is closed.

Contact Us

John Moffat
Stewardship Grant Specialist
john.moffat@mt.gov
406.661.2446