Montana Forest Action Plan Grant Program
Forecasted
The Montana Forest Action Plan Grant Program funds collaborative, science-driven projects to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk in Montana's priority landscapes.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Single-party projects: $50,000–$300,000; Multi-party projects: up to $500,000; 1-year awards; 25% match required.
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-boundary projects to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health in Montana’s priority landscapes.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; funds may not be available each cycle.
Description
The Montana Forest Action Plan Grant Program, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), funds projects that advance the Montana Forest Action Plan’s goals. The program targets wildfire risk reduction and forest health improvement through collaborative, cross-boundary activities on state, county, tribal, private, and federal lands. Projects must align with priority areas identified in the Forest Action Plan or demonstrate outcomes relevant to its strategies, supporting landscape-scale forest management, community protection, biodiversity, and local economies.
