FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant Application

All conservation districts in Montana are eligible for apply for CD grant funding through the Conservation District Account administered by DNRC. The following criteria will be applied in evaluating CD grant funding requests. 

  1. CD has a need for funds beyond mill for general operations. 76-15-530, MCA 
  2. CD has levied the maximum county mills allowed for the current fiscal year. 76-15-530, MCA
  3. A conservation district is not eligible to receive a grant unless it has exhausted its authorized mill levies. 76-15-530 MCA 
  4. CD has submitted its Annual Financial Report to the Department of Administration- Local Government Services. 2-7-503, MCA 
  5. CD has prepared and submitted a preliminary budget to the county clerk and recorder. 7-6-40, MCA. 
  6. A statement of assets including account balances and the district’s plans and timeline for expending.For the most up to date grant guidelines, please visit the CD Resource Documents Site.
     

To inquiry about ideas, and/or project feasibility, contact the CD Specialist for your District who will work with you to develop the proposal including a detailed scope, schedule, and budget.
 

https://dnrc.mt.gov/Conservation/Conservation-Programs/Conservation-Districts/
 

Stephanie Criswell, Steph.Criswell@mt.gov, 406-444-6669
Mary Hendrix, Mary.Hendrix@mt.gov, 406-431-2639
Veronica Grigaltchik, Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov, 406-437-4501
Kasydi Lucas, Kasydi.Lucas2@mt.gov, 406-594-0726
Catey Bauer, Catey.Bauer@mt.gov, 406-465-0948

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