County Coop Fire Protection Grant
Forecasted
The County Coop Fire Protection Grant from Montana DNRC funds projects that improve local wildland fire response, leadership, and preparedness through science-based capacity building.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (final submission deadline, projected) | April 2027 (first review period, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 per project (up to 3 years); larger requests considered in exceptional cases.
Summary: Supports Montana counties in building local wildland fire response capacity and coordination through projects and staffing.
Key Information: No match required; only Montana counties with a current Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement are eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), is designed to strengthen the capacity of Montana counties to respond effectively to wildland fires. Funding supports projects and staff that enhance local fire response coordination, leadership, and preparedness, reinforcing the long-standing cooperative fire protection model in Montana. The program aims to ensure local firefighters can manage initial attacks on wildland fires, reducing the need for large-scale state or federal intervention.
