Energy Infrastructure Resilience Grant
The Energy Infrastructure Resilience Grant from Montana DEQ funds research-based projects to upgrade and modernize Montana’s electric grid for improved reliability and resilience.
Funder: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: September 17, 2026: Draft Application Emailed to DEQ for Review | November 12, 2026: Submit Final Application Through eMACS
Funding Amounts: ~$10.34 million available in 2026; individual awards vary by project scope; cost share required.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the reliability and resilience of Montana’s electric grid through infrastructure upgrades and modernization.
Key Information: Draft application submission is mandatory to be eligible for final application.
Description
This grant program, managed by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is designed to fund projects that improve the reliability and resilience of Montana’s electrical grid. Eligible projects include infrastructure upgrades that help communities withstand and recover from disruptive events such as extreme weather, wildfires, and other hazards. The initiative is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40101(d) Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program, aiming to modernize the grid and promote economic development, particularly in underserved areas.
