Grants & funding in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
511 Montana meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most grants & funding activity
- Butte, MT (120)
- Missoula County, MT (113)
- Missoula, MT (53)
- Anaconda, MT (42)
- Kalispell, MT (35)
- Broadwater County, MT (31)
- Sanders County, MT (23)
- Great Falls, MT (21)
- Sidney, MT (18)
- Granite County, MT (15)
- Cascade County, MT (13)
- Whitefish, MT (5)
Latest matching meetings
Council to adopt FY27 budget, street assessments
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider the final FY2027 budget, adopt a resolution approving it, and set special assessments for street lighting and street maintenance districts. The council will also approve routine claims and payroll, accept a state homeland security grant for…
Council to award $1.16M for 3rd Ave East Improvements and approve subdivisions
The Kalispell City Council will vote on consent agenda items including construction bids, a police officer confirmation, and a housing study contract, plus separate actions on two subdivision plats, a parks naming policy, a grant for pedestrian safety, and an appointment. Public comment is also scheduled.
Council to weigh sponsoring federal funding for Big Mountain Road roundabout
The Whitefish City Council will hold a work session to discuss whether to sponsor a federal Community Project Funding request for a proposed roundabout and roadway realignment at Big Mountain Road and East Lakeshore Drive. The project, estimated to cost $4.5–6.0 million, aims to improve safety and traffic flow. The…
Committee to review mineral rights offer, tourism grant, empty lot update
The Budget and Finance Committee will meet to approve August minutes, hear the Treasurer's report, and discuss new and unfinished business, including a mineral rights offer from LOCAL LLC, a Montana Tourism Development Grant, and an update on the empty lot at 217 Central Avenue. Public comment is invited on items not…
Committee to consider affordable housing incentives and grant agreement
The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two main items: authorizing the Mayor to sign a Pro-Housing grant subaward agreement with the Montana League of Cities and Towns, and adopting a resolution of intent to direct staff to draft amendments to Title 22 (Unified Development Code) that would create targeted…
Committee to vote on $500K EPA brownfields cleanup agreement
The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider approving a $500,000 cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as roll call, approval of minutes from the July…
TBID board to review event and community grants, approve July minutes
The Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District board will hear public comment, review two grant applications (Montana Dance Association event grant and a New All Terrain Wheelchair for Lone Pine State Park), receive a post-grant report from the Flathead Valley Hockey Association, and take action on July meeting…
BID board to discuss streetscape, fence, bike racks, and food truck park
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several Uptown improvement projects, including streetscape enhancements funded by a CDBG grant, garbage can pickup service, a fence improvement project at the Mayer Building, and additional bike…
URA Board reviews four grant requests totaling over $199,000 in project costs
The Urban Revitalization Board will vote on four matching grant applications for property improvements in downtown Butte. Staff recommends funding amounts ranging from $1,086.91 to $29,303.77, contingent on the applicants being present and, for two projects, receiving approval from the Historic Preservation Commission…
Committee to outline grant process for future Community Housing Grant Panel
The Whitefish Community Housing Committee will meet to outline the grant application process for the future Community Housing Grant Panel. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 1st meeting and receiving updates from housing organizations and project updates.
Fire board reviews preliminary budget and unfinished grant projects
The Broadwater Rural Fire District board will review its preliminary budget and decide on several unfinished business items, including a VFC Grant and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend. The meeting also covers station reports from Winston, Duck Creek, Townsend, Toston, Radersburg, and Park Trail. New…
Big Sky Stewardship Committee to review updated bylaws and fund report
The Missoula County Big Sky Stewardship Committee is meeting to review the BSSC Fund financial report and consider approving updated bylaws. The agenda also includes updates on fall cyclocross events, a house race event, a TSP grant, and partner updates. This is a regular committee meeting with one action item and…
BID board to review FY2027 budget and financials
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will meet to approve the June 2026 financials and discuss the FY2027 budget. They will also consider action items on grant programs, a grant criteria committee, and a storage unit for holiday décor, along with updates on beautification and downtown projects.
BID board to review streetscape, CDBG grant, and Clean Team
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including the treasurer's report and coordinator position, as well as several Uptown projects and improvements. Key topics include a CDBG grant update, streetscape enhancements, a garbage can and…
Missoula committee to weigh FY27 budget amendments and $1.1M sewer bond
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution authorizing a $1,107,000 sewer system revenue bond and deliberate on the fiscal year 2027 budget, including several proposed amendments. The agenda includes presentations on the Tourism Business Improvement District, Downtown Business Improvement District…
Committee to review FY 2026-27 preliminary budget and water/sewer fees
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters including the July 2026 Treasurer's Report, a mineral rights leasing offer from LOCAL LLC, and updates on the TBID. They will also consider unfinished business such as water and sewer impact and hookup fees, a City Detect for the Compliance…
Neighborhood Council to hear Indian Family Health Clinic remodel, clean energy, ice cream social
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District #7 is meeting to discuss old business, including committee reports and city safety funding, and new business, such as a presentation on the Indian Family Health Clinic's second-floor remodel, a Citizens for Clean Energy update, and planning for an ice cream social. The…
Missoula County BCC to discuss impact fees, grants, and fund reallocations
The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a department update meeting on August 10, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Discussion items include public meeting briefings on Missoula Rural Fire District impact fees and a Loterbauer/Rosco Road aggregate and fee topic, presentations on the Dog Days Ultra…
Committee to discuss housing study RFP for $126K grant
The Housing Study Advisory Committee will discuss a draft Request for Proposal for a housing study funded by a $126,000 PRO Housing grant from HUD. The study must be completed by May 2027. The committee will also set its meeting schedule and select a chair.
Missoula County Commissioners to vote on road easements, grants, and regulations
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative public meeting to decide on several consent agenda items, including road easements for the El Toro Lane RSID project, a $59,234.43 grant for juvenile detention services, and revised water/sewer regulations. The board will also discuss an emergency…
Sanders County Commissioners to open bids for Vermilion Maintenance Project and discuss subdivision regulations
The Sanders County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday through Thursday to open bids for the Vermilion Maintenance Project, discuss updates to subdivision regulations, and review grant acceptances and claims. Meetings include updates from USFS, Land Services, and Facilities, as well as openings for legal…
Missoula County BCC holds department updates meeting
The BCC Lands & Communities body will receive updates from various departments. The meeting consists of discussion items and public comment periods.
Whitefish Housing Authority to discuss Mountain View Manor and strategic direction
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Section 18/RAD conversion and potential parcel splitting for Mountain View Manor. The meeting includes reviews of the Housing Choice Voucher voluntary transfer process and potential grant applications for home modifications.
Committee to consider $293,010 stormwater contract for Missoula Development Park
The Public Works Committee will consider authorizing the mayor to sign a second addendum to an interlocal agreement with Missoula County for stormwater improvements at the Missoula Development Park. They will also vote on awarding a $293,009.83 contract to 3 Rivers Landworks for those stormwater construction services…
URA board to vote on $150,000 safety grant for Curtis Music Hall
The Urban Revitalization Board will consider four matching grant requests for property improvements, with staff recommending a combined $291,000 in funding. The largest request is $150,000 for a fire sprinkler system and fire escape at 15 W. Park. The board will also hear a financial report and director's report.
County to consider Marshall Creek restoration, $40K trail grant, and multiple board appointments.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a memorandum with Trout Unlimited for restoring a section of Marshall Creek, a $40,000 grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for trail construction at Marshall Mountain Park, and a medical advisor contract for the health department…
Missoula County BCC reviews department updates on July 27
The BCC Lands & Communities body will receive updates from various county departments. The meeting includes discussions on the Green Power Program and CDBG pre-application recommendations. Officials will also provide updates on planning, sustainability, and land recreation.
Commissioners consider FAA grant amendment and floodplain permit for Toston Bridge removal
The Broadwater County Commissioners will discuss and decide on an FAA Grant Amendment Request (A.I.P. 3-30-0078-017-2024). They will also review a floodplain permit application for the removal of the Toston Bridge. An ordinance to raise the speed limit on Weasel Creek Road from 15 mph to 25 mph will be read for the…
Urban Forest Board to review DNRC grant and tree planting events
The Butte Urban Forest Board will discuss the April minutes, financial report, and urban forester's report. They will review the DNRC Tree Planting Grant, new board members, and recent Arbor Day celebration (June 5). Other topics include uptown tree planting, tree planting on Rowe Road (June 12), and Farmers Market…
Commission to consider ballot measure for permanent ambulance service funding
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission will approve minutes from July meetings and authorize payment of pending claims. Commissioners will discuss several unfinished items, including a resolution to place an ambulance service levy question on the general election ballot, a clinical affiliate agreement with Montana…
Wise River Fire District to review finances, grants, and garage project
The Wise River Fire District #5 will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 16, 2026, covering routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and financial reports. The board will also discuss a trustee resignation, a loaner fire tender, a pending State Farm grant, and the status of the fire hall garage construction…
Great Falls Housing Authority reviews insurance renewals and funding request
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss insurance renewals and a funding request from the Boys & Girls Club. The meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for Nena Horner.
Broadwater Rural Fire District to discuss grants and facility repairs
The Board will review financial reports and station updates. Members will discuss and decide on several unfinished items including grants, insurance, and a mutual aid agreement with the City of Townsend.
Council to vote on fire department jurisdiction changes and a property sale
The Council of Commissioners will hold final votes tonight on an ordinance adjusting Fire Department jurisdictional boundaries and a resolution approving the sale of a residential parcel for community development. The agenda also schedules public hearings for August 5 and August 23 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget…
County commission to vote on Teamsters/IUOE collective bargaining agreement
The Board of County Commissioners is holding an administrative public meeting with a consent agenda and action items. The consent agenda includes approval of a successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Union Local #2 and IUOE Local 302, contracts for the expanded Western Montana Fair, a $691,306 WIC…
Commission discusses ambulance levies and economic development grants
The Commission will discuss a resolution to place an ambulance service levy on the general election ballot. Other discussion items include clinical affiliate agreements, public health preparedness task orders, and economic development grants.
Glacier Creek Bridge grant and Seeley Lake Refuse District discussed
The Missoula County BCC holds a department update meeting to discuss several Public Works items. Topics include a Build Grant for Glacier Creek Bridge, updates on SS4a South Avenue, and road RSIDs. Also discussed are Seeley Lake Refuse District services and Miller Creek horses.
Senior Center Advisory Board to discuss Area IV funding
The Belgrade Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss federal funding information from Area IV. The board will also review the manager's report for May and June.
Sanders County LEPC discusses wildfire prep and grants
The Sanders County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss emergency operations plan updates, wildfire season preparation, and the Hyper-Reach/IPAWS emergency notification system. New business includes evaluating AlertWest camera locations, coordination with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan/Fire…
Board will consider and vote on the FY 2027 budget
The Great Falls Business Improvement District board will approve the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. It will review and decide on the fiscal year 2027 budget and June 2026 financial statements. Additional items include grant program decisions and a professional services agreement. The meeting also covers…