Tax Base Supplement Grant
This grant helps Colstrip and Rosebud County governments maintain essential public services by offsetting tax revenue losses from Colstrip power plant closures.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Not specified; intended to supplement annual operating budgets for eligible local governments.
Summary: Provides financial assistance to Colstrip and Rosebud County governments to offset tax revenue shortfalls from power plant closures.
Key Information: Funds are for normal yearly operating budgets only, not for special or new projects.
Description
The Tax Base Supplement Grant is designed to support local taxing districts, city, and county governments in Colstrip and Rosebud County, Montana, that have experienced tax revenue shortfalls due to the closures of the Colstrip power plants. The primary goal is to help maintain existing public services and prevent tax increases for residents by supplementing the lost tax base. This grant is strictly intended for use within normal yearly operating budgets and is not available for special, new, or "wish list" projects.
