Pollinator Grants - Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Pollinator Grants - Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation support conservation districts in improving pollinator habitat through local projects that benefit Montana’s natural resources.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Fall cycle) | March 15, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per grant; contracts generally last one to two years
Summary: Pollinator Grants fund Montana conservation district projects that improve habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Key Information: Only Montana conservation districts may apply, and they must have levied the maximum county mills allowed for the current fiscal year.
Description
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Conservation Districts Bureau administers Pollinator Grants as part of its state-funded Conservation District Grant Program. The program supports locally led conservation that benefits Montana’s natural resources.
Pollinator Grants fund projects that improve habitat within Montana through enhancement, restoration, and related practices. Examples include community and demonstration gardens, area-wide pollinator initiatives, educational events, and pollinator plots. Proposals should address public outreach, community participation, and monitoring so districts can engage residents and assess the effects of their work.
