Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program
Forecasted
Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program supports Montana restoration partners in cross-boundary forest work to reduce wildfire risk and improve habitat, watershed health, and forest ecosystems.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $255,000 for projects lasting up to 3 years; non-federal match equals 25% of requested funds
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-boundary restoration of Montana’s non-federal forests to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest, habitat, and watershed health.
Key Information: Grant funds cannot pay for research-related activities, land purchases, or construction.
Description
The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program is a competitive program administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). It supports collaborative, science-based, cross-boundary restoration of priority forest landscapes on non-federal lands in Montana. Funding comes from the USDA Forest Service’s State, Private, and Tribal Forestry program and is passed through by DNRC.
Projects must advance Montana Forest Action Plan priorities and address at least one National Landscape Objective. Supported work includes reducing uncharacteristic wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitat, restoring watershed function, and addressing invasive species, insects, and disease. The program also supports improving important forest ecosystems and measuring ecological and economic benefits. Projects should leverage public and private resources to achieve landscape-scale results.
