Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Project Grants
Forecasted
The RDGP Project Grants from Montana DNRC fund science-based projects to reclaim resources impacted by mineral development and address urgent environmental needs in Montana.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project; no minimum match required; grant duration typically aligned with biennial state funding cycle.
Summary: Supports Montana state, local, and tribal government projects that reclaim resources impacted by mineral development or address urgent natural resource needs such as drought or high hazard dams.
Key Information: Only Montana state/local/tribal entities are eligible; private/federal/nonprofit entities must partner with eligible applicants.
Description
The Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Project Grants, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), fund projects that provide significant benefits to Montana's natural resources. The program supports sampling, design, and construction efforts for projects that reclaim land, water, or other resources impacted by mineral development, as well as those that address crucial state needs such as drought mitigation, high hazard dam remediation, and other urgent environmental challenges. Projects must demonstrate the need and urgency of the proposed activities and provide clear, measurable benefits to Montana’s environment and public resources.
