In support of grazing lands.
Funding for Education & On-the-Ground Research Projects
The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition is proud to offer two types of small-scale funding opportunities to ranchers and partners in an effort to support sound grazing management principles and practices across Montana’s 40 million acres of private grazing lands.
Grant applications of $500 or less are accepted year-round and are reviewed by the MT GLC Board on a monthly basis.
Grant applications of greater than $500 are accepted biannually by or before:
OCTOBER 1
APRIL 1
Applicants are encouraged to ask for the funds needed to make your program or event successful, with the understanding that the MT GLC may choose to fund only a portion of your application. Applicants should expect to hear back regarding their applications by the 1st the following month. Sponsorships for conferences are considered during the same schedule through the education grant.
We provide funding for:
Education Grants
Education grants are intended to provide funding for educational workshops and other events that promote the sound stewardship of grazing lands within the state of Montana. These grants may also be awarded for the purpose of collaboration or sponsorship of partner events with a focus on conservation, education, and awareness of the importance of grazing lands and natural resources.
These grants have a single reporting period and do not require an in-depth budget analysis. This grant opportunity strongly encourages 100% matching funds.
Sponsorship for conferences or gatherings is considered under this opportunity
Workshops
Education Events
Partner Conferences
Demonstration Projects
Demonstration Project grants are designed to support on-the-ground research and project implementation on grazing lands. Projects must demonstrate general rangeland improvement or an increased level of conservation-minded management. A specific emphasis is placed on applications which highlight partnership and collaboration amongst preferred partners such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), MSU Extension, or Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD).
These grants have quarterly reporting periods with a larger, final report due at the conclusion of the project. These grants also require an in-depth budget breakdown to be submitted prior to funding being awarded. This grant opportunity requires proof of 100% matching funds.
On-the-Ground Projects
Conservation-Minded Management
Partnering with NRCS, MACD, etc.
Pasture Walks
Collaboration with Research Institutions
Apply for Funding
Need more time to develop your application?
We suggest copying this form over to a Word document, developing your application at your convenience, then submitting your answers in this form once your materials have been finalized.
