Montana Main Street Community Collaboration Grant
Montana Main Street Community Collaboration Grant supports member communities working together on shared implementation projects that activate spaces and strengthen the vitality of Montana downtowns.
Funder: Montana Department of Commerce
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Applications open) | October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Maximum awards depend on available funding; minimum local match of $1 for every $5 from the State
Summary: Supports shared implementation projects involving multiple Montana Main Street member communities to activate spaces and revitalize downtowns.
Key Information: Applicants must be official Montana Main Street members; each community may submit one Community Collaboration application.
Description
The Montana Main Street Community Collaboration Grant encourages member communities to work together on shared projects that impact or involve multiple communities. Administered by the Montana Department of Commerce through its Montana Main Street Program, the grant supports community-based implementation projects that activate spaces for downtown revitalization. Examples include regional resources and collaborations, themed trails such as the Montana Dinosaur Trail, bookstore trails, burger trails and bike trails, and shared beautification projects such as murals.
The program emphasizes large, impactful efforts while supporting a wide variety of community-prioritized projects. Applicants should demonstrate a need for assistance and focus on real, immediate benefits. These investments advance the program’s broader goals of strengthening the economic, historic and cultural vitality of Montana downtowns, restoring healthy commercial districts and preserving historic structures that contribute to local identity.
