The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation is seeking applications for its Urban and Community Forestry Grants.
Donor Name: The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Urban and Community Forestry Grants support goals identified by the Forest Service and DNRC for 2026, by creating relevant objectives, and public awareness specific to your community. Program Development grants aim to enhance and improve a community’s urban forestry program. Small and large population communities may have different needs, and the Montana UCF program considers this to provide the best possible assistance. Program Development grants support goals identified by the Forest Service and DNRC, which include:
- Implementing recommendations from Montana’s State Forest Action Plan
- Encouraging resilient urban landscapes that are adaptive to climate change
- Advancing inventory and assessment information
- Increasing public education about urban forest health and wellness benefits
- Strengthening partnerships with underserved groups
Funding Information
The projects are meant to be large-scale and have long-term community impact. Minimum request is $5,000; Maximum request is $20,000 including indirect costs (if requesting). Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entities include Montana cities, towns, counties, community-based organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and tribal governments interested in conducting innovative projects in urban forestry.
For more information, visit DNRC.
