Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will begin accepting applications Nov. 16 for five recreation grant programs with a combined anticipated $4.4 million available statewide. Montana FWP said applications will be accepted through Jan. 15 using the state’s WebGrants system.
The programs provide funding for recreational trails, off-highway vehicle opportunities and community shooting ranges. The available programs are the Recreational Trails Program, Montana Trails Stewardship Program, Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and Community Shooting Range Grant Program.
Funding Available
The Recreational Trails Program has $1.5 million available, with individual grants capped at $100,000. The Montana Trails Stewardship Program has $2 million available and also sets a $100,000 maximum award.
FWP listed $200,000 for the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, $300,000 for the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and $400,000 for the Community Shooting Range Grant Program.
Applicant Training
FWP will hold an online training session at 9 a.m. Dec. 4 for applicants to the Recreational Trails Program and Montana Trails Stewardship Program. The session will address program requirements and the application process.
Applicants must submit materials through WebGrants before the Jan. 15 deadline.