The RRG Planning Grant Program funds technical planning and research for renewable resource projects in Montana, supporting science-based project development by local governmental entities.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$40,000 per grant depending on project type; no match required; typically 1-year duration.
Summary: Supports Montana governmental entities in developing technical planning documents for renewable resource projects.
Key Information: Only one grant per planning effort per cycle; only governmental entities are eligible.
The RRG Planning Grant Program provides financial support to Montana governmental entities for professional and technical services necessary to develop high-quality applications for renewable resource projects. Funding is intended for the preparation of feasibility studies, engineering reports, watershed restoration plans, and other technical documents that lay the groundwork for projects conserving, managing, developing, or protecting Montana’s renewable resources. The program aims to ensure that future implementation projects are based on sound, well-prepared planning.