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.
319 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
- Missoula County, MT (118)
- Missoula, MT (54)
- Butte, MT (53)
- Anaconda, MT (22)
- Great Falls, MT (19)
- Kalispell, MT (12)
- Sanders County, MT (11)
- Granite County, MT (9)
- Cascade County, MT (8)
- Bozeman, MT (4)
- Big Horn County, MT (4)
- Belgrade, MT (3)
Latest matching meetings
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…
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.
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…
Commission to consider Horizon Meadows final plat and Sunland preliminary subdivision
The Cascade County Commission will hold a work session to consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for aging services, bulletproof vests, and grants. They will also discuss updates from the Great Falls Development Authority, approve a contract for grease interceptor removal at the Sheriff's Office…
Board to weigh funding for Anaconda Building Center and Valley Bank
The Economic Development Board will consider approving minutes from previous meetings and discuss two new business items: a funding recommendation for GWE Don's LLC (dba Anaconda Building Center) and a funding recommendation for Valley Bank. The board may take action to recommend funding to the ADLC Commission on…
Board of Health considers several public health task orders and service agreements
The Board is reviewing multiple funding authorizations for various public health initiatives. These include emergency preparedness, cancer and tobacco control, immunization services, HIV/Hepatitis prevention, and WIC nutrition support.
Tree Committee to select replacement trees for Kalispell Avenue and storm pond
The Tree Advisory Committee will select 10 replacement trees for removed Green Ash along Kalispell Avenue as part of a DNRC grant. They will also choose new trees for Eastern Taylor Cedars removed at Riverside Storm Pond due to fire hazard concerns. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
Board to consider $500K grant for low-income home rehab
The Board of County Commissioners will act on a consent agenda of 14 items and one action item. The action item is a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for rehabilitating low- to moderate-income owner-occupied homes to address failing septic systems and health/safety issues. Consent items include a trail…
Public hearing on utility ordinance amendment
The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 282, which amends Chapter 20 (Utilities) of the county code. They will also vote on a $3,500 funding request for CCCS Inc-Discovery House, a memorandum of understanding for realigning Pintlar Peaks Drive, and an amendment to the Goosetown…
Missoula County Board to discuss zoning, parks, and grants
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center, growth policy and zoning for Blackfoot Crossing, and amendments to subdivision regulations. The board will also receive updates on Marshall Mountain, parks, community resources, and officer matters.
Council to consider fire department jurisdictional area amendment
The Council of Commissioners will discuss and vote on a consent agenda including multiple appointments, street closures, labor agreements, and contracts. A public hearing is set for July 15 on a sole-source contract for Christmas decorations. The Council will also consider an ordinance changing the fire department's…
Commission will consider Heart Grant and Aging Services resolutions and multiple contracts
The Cascade County Commission meeting will vote on Resolution 26‑27 for a Heart Grant and Resolution 26‑28 for Aging Services. Commissioners will also review and potentially approve six contracts covering compliance monitoring, imaging services, and various county functions. All items are listed in the meeting…
Board to discuss airport grant amendment and lease termination
On July 2, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting to discuss an Airport Grant Amendment and a Termination of Lease Agreement. A scheduled Human Resources update was canceled. No other meetings are scheduled for the earlier days of the week.
BCC to discuss interim data center zoning and grant policy updates
The Board of County Commissioners will review interim zoning for a data center and discuss proposed changes to grant guidance and policies. The meeting will also include recommendations for county-funded grant awards and officer updates.
Board reviews 9 opioid abatement grants totaling $1.78M
The Montana Opioid Abatement Region 4 Board is meeting to review nine grant applications for opioid abatement projects totaling over $1.78 million. The grants cover treatment access, law enforcement equipment, overdose prevention, and youth resilience initiatives. The board will also hear public comment and approve…
Board to discuss FY27 media plan, hear Rumble in the Rockies grant report
The TBID board will discuss the FY27 media plan and hear a post-event grant report for Rumble In The Rockies. They will also vote to approve May 2026 meeting minutes and accept May financials.
Cascade County Commission meets to discuss grants, contracts, and board appointments.
The Cascade County Commission will convene to review financial reports, approve contracts, and consider resolutions for grants and board appointments. The agenda includes items for the Gore Hill Board, the OldCC AP Grant, and tentative funding for Fiscal Year 2027.
Urban Revitalization Board reviews over $200k in matching grants for building repairs
The Board is considering several matching grant requests for exterior and interior property improvements. Staff recommendations include funding for roofing, masonry, and fire safety upgrades. The board will also review a loan underwriting agreement with the BLDC.
Historic Resource Board requests $5,250 from previous grant
The URA/TIF Board will consider releasing $5,250 in partial funds from a previous $46,000 grant to the Historic Resource Board. They will also review multiple TIF grant applications including Georgetown Lake Holdings for a roofing project at 219 E. Commercial Ave. New business includes appointing Derick Budd as the…
Missoula County BCC to discuss road committee, South Ave agreements
The BCC Public Works meeting will discuss three items: adoption of a Missoula County Road Committee, an MDT maintenance agreement for South Avenue, and a funding agreement for South Avenue. No action items are specified on the agenda. Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda.
Recommendation of new GCAB Bylaws to be considered
The Granite County Airport Board will consider a recommendation to adopt revised bylaws. The board will receive an update on a meeting with the FAA at Riddick Field concerning runway funding. Members will discuss current hangar leases, upkeep, and lease amounts. An update on Drummond Airfield will also be presented.
Board to approve $87,685 bike‑trail design and construction contract
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a contract with Radius Trail Solutions to design and build an intermediate downhill mountain bike trail at Marshall Mountain Park, limited to $87,685. The agenda also contains approvals for park grant program updates…
TPCC to vote on funding for Bitterroot and Milwaukee trail projects
The Transportation Policy Coordinating Committee will decide on the allocation of FY2026 Transportation Alternatives Grant awards. The committee will also discuss work priorities for the FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and receive an update on the Transportation Improvement Program.
Urban Forest Board discusses tree planting projects and DNRC grant
The board is reviewing progress on tree planting initiatives in Uptown and on Rowe Road. Members will also discuss a tree planting grant from the DNRC and the board's mission statement.
Food Policy Board to discuss Community Food Assessment grant
The Missoula Food Policy Advisory Board will discuss a June 15 grant award for a Community Food Assessment and begin consultant selection, including creating a job description and RFP. The board will also hear an update on the 33x33 campaign from Abundant MT and receive updates on vacancy recruitment, urban deer…
Council to vote on $284K grant for backup generator at public safety building
The Kalispell City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $284,075 grant for a public safety building backup generator, authorizing a $113,700 tax increment finance loan for a project at 40 Appleway Drive, and creating a housing study advisory committee. They also will vote on a consent…
Great Falls BID to review FY 2027 budget and work plan
The Board of Directors will meet to take action on the FY 2027 budget and work plan. The board is also considering professional services agreements and grant program criteria.
Long Range Transportation Plan project list update and UPWP amendment vote
The Gallatin Valley MPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will discuss an update on the Long Range Transportation Plan project list, which must be adopted by December 2026 to maintain federal funding eligibility. The committee will also review a background report on the Valley Center Spur corridor and vote…
Missoula County to consider $27,500 STOP Act grant for Sheriff's Office
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $27,500 interdepartmental agreement between the Health Department and Sheriff's Office for the Frenchtown Community Coalition STOP Act grant. They will also consider appointments to the Clinton, Swan Valley, and Bonner-Milltown community…
Parking permit rates to increase to $85 annually
The Parking Commission will review and likely approve a significant rate increase for the Residential Parking Permit Program, raising annual permit costs from $65 to $85. The body will also approve funding requests for the Missoula Downtown Foundation and the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association.
Clark Chateau and Covellite Theatre design reviews
The commission will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for the Clark Chateau (321 W. Broadway) under a SARTA grant and for the Covellite Theatre (215 W. Broadway). They will also consider determinations of eligibility for properties at 2901 Locust St. and 502 Mt. Highland Dr. Updates on the Basin Creek…
Review of Boston and Montana Barn funding and improvement agreement
The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission will meet to review a final draft agreement regarding the Boston and Montana Barn. The commission is scheduled to vote on this agreement for funding and improvements.
Lovell-Bonner Open Space Bond project background discussion
The Missoula County BCC Lands & Communities department is holding a hybrid meeting for updates on various projects and programs. Discussions include the Lovell-Bonner Open Space Bond project background, Petty Mountain Ranch boundary line revision, and general program updates. No action items or decisions are listed…
Council to vote on budget amendments, cemetery drone ban, and $4.6M in payments
The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings and vote on Fiscal Year 2026 third-quarter budget amendments, an ordinance to ban drones in cemeteries and allow green burials, and a memorandum of understanding for a Justice Assistance Grant. The consent agenda includes approving over $4.6 million in accounts…