Worker Support Grant
This grant provides one-time financial support to workers laid off due to recent closures at the Colstrip Power Plant, Rosebud Mine, or ROSI, helping them manage the impacts of these energy sector job losses.
Funder: Montana Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling; applications reviewed quarterly
Funding Amounts: Award amount set annually; one-time payment per eligible employee; amount varies by year
Summary: Financial support for workers laid off due to Colstrip Power Plant, Rosebud Mine, or ROSI unit closures.
Key Information: Must apply within 3 months of layoff date; only direct employees laid off due to closures are eligible.
Description
The Worker Support Grant provides direct financial assistance to workers who have been laid off as a result of recent unit closures at the Colstrip Power Plant, Rosebud Mine, or Rosebud Operating Service (ROSI). The program is administered by the Montana Community Foundation's Colstrip Impacts Foundation Committee and is designed to help affected employees manage the challenges resulting from these closures. The grant is a one-time payment, with the award amount determined annually.
