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