[Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust](https://mtconservationtrust.org)

April 2026 (application postmark deadline, projected)

Varies annually based on Trust investment performance; typical project duration up to 2 years.

Supports projects that restore/conserve fisheries, wildlife, and riparian habitats, and enhance public access and recreation in Montana.

--- ## Description The Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust provides annual grants to support projects that restore and conserve fisheries, wildlife, and riparian habitats in Montana. The program also funds initiatives that enhance public hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities, as well as projects that improve public access to public lands. The Trust prioritizes projects with direct benefits to conservation and public access and generally does not fund infrastructure unless it is essential for acquiring publicly accessible lands or interests in lands. Project funds are retained by the Trust until completion to ensure successful conservation outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (anticipated/projected application postmark deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The amount available for grants varies each year, depending on the performance of the Trust's investments. - Typical project duration: up to 2 years. - Funds are retained by the Trust until project completion; unused funds are reallocated to future projects. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must restore or conserve fisheries, wildlife, or riparian habitat, or enhance public hunting, fishing, recreation, or access to public lands in Montana. - Infrastructure projects are generally not eligible unless integral to the acquisition of publicly accessible lands or interests in lands. - Applicants may include non-profits, conservation organizations, government agencies, and other entities engaged in conservation or public access initiatives in Montana. - There is a geographic restriction: projects must directly benefit conservation or public access within the state of Montana. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be postmarked by the anticipated deadline (April 2026). - Application forms and instructions are made available on the [Trust's grants page](https://mtconservationtrust.org/grants/). - Completed applications are submitted by mail to the Trust's address. - Awarded projects have up to 2 years to complete funded work. - Project funds are disbursed upon completion. --- ## Additional Information - Matching funds or alternate funding sources are not explicitly required but may strengthen proposals. - The Trust retains awarded funds until project completion to ensure accountability and project success. - Not all awarded projects are completed; unused funds are returned to the Trust for future grant cycles. --- ## External Links - [Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust Grants Page](https://mtconservationtrust.org/grants/) - [2025 Application and Instructions – PDF](https://mtconservationtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Application-and-Instructions-2025.pdf) - [2025 Application and Instructions – Word Doc](https://mtconservationtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Application-and-Instructions-2025.docx) - [Funder Home Page](https://mtconservationtrust.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------| | Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust | [fwctrust@mtoutdoorlegacy.org](mailto:fwctrust@mtoutdoorlegacy.org), [deb@mtoutdoorlegacy.org](mailto:deb@mtoutdoorlegacy.org) | 406-461-9524 | P.O. Box 1993, Helena, MT 59624 | ---

Grants - Montana Fish & Wildlife Conservation Trust

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