The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Irrigation Development Grant (IDG) Program supports irrigation projects that increase or sustain irrigated agriculture in Montana.
Donor Name: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Details:
Projects must address a need that will result in a benefit to irrigated agriculture.
Irrigation is the dominant commercial use of Montana’s water and is a key component of Montana’s economy, accounting for 96% of surface and groundwater withdrawals. The IDG Program was created to increase the value of irrigated crops while preserving natural resources and the environment for future generations.
Funding Information
Irrigation Development Grants may reimburse 50% of the total project costs up to $50,000.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects are those that:
- Measurably conserve, manage, develop, or preserve resources.
- Provide public benefits.
- Address development or sustainment of Montana’s irrigated agriculture.
- Initiate or increase the applicant’s water conservation or measurement efforts.
- Are constructed, developed, and operated within the State of Montana.
Example ELIGIBLE project types in this program:
- Advancement of farming practices that reduce agricultural chemical use
- Land leveling
- Planning
- New development
- Repair and upgrades
- Measurement
Eligibility Criteria
The following are considered eligible applicant types in this grant program:
- Individuals/Private Persons
- Associations
- Partnerships
- Corporations.
For more information, visit DNRC.
