The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) administers the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program in coordination with the Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC).
Donor Name: The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
DNRC provides fiscal management of the grant program and approves funding decisions. MISC manages the application process, reviews, and provides recommendations to the DNRC Director.
AIS grants are intended to increase local capacity and involvement to address AIS issues. Projects that address the following AIS management components are eligible and include:
Current state-wide priorities that have been identified and supported by former grantees and stakeholders include grants for projects related to:
- Early detection survey and monitoring to expand local capacity and involvement in multiAIS taxa early detection efforts.
- AIS education and outreach that expand AIS awareness at the local and statewide level.
- AIS research including eDNA research related to dreissenid mussel early detection addressing eDNA Science Advisory Panel recommendations.
Funding Information
$50,000 per project. Projects can be up to 18 months with a one-year extension if needed.
Eligibility Criteria
AIS grants are available to Montana communities or local, state, tribal, or other entities within the state and to Montana-based non-governmental organizations.
For more information, visit DNRC.
