FY 27 CD Education Mini Grant Application

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GENERAL INFORMATION:  The Montana Legislature provides Montana conservation districts with coal severance tax monies for any purpose they are authorized to perform pursuant to MCA, Title 76, Chapter 15, Part. 

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Conservation Resource Development Division (CARDD) administers this funding through Conservation District (CD) Grants. 

Eligibility for CD Administrative Operations Grants

Under state law, conservation districts must first fully utilize their regular mill levy authority for operational costs before becoming eligible for state financial assistance. This requirement applies only to regular mill levies and does not limit the use of permissive mill authority, which remains available for its specific statutory purposes. The program is open to all conservation districts and funding is awarded based on demonstrated financial need pursuant to 76‑15‑530, MCA.

CDs that meet the criteria below are eligible to apply for CD Administrative (CDA) grant funding. These standards are used to evaluate CDA funding requests.

  1. CD has levied its maximum regular mill and has a need for supplemental funds for      general operations. 76-15-530, MCA 
  2. CD has submitted its Annual Financial Report to the Department of Administration- Local Government Services. 2-7-503, MCA 
  3. CD has prepared and will submit a preliminary budget to the county clerk and      recorder. 7-6-40, MCA
  4. CD is current with submittal of monthly meeting minutes. 76-15-530, MCA

For the most up to date grant guidelines and eligibility criteria, 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, Veronica Grigaltchik, Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov, 406-437-4501, Catey Bauer, Catey.Bauer@mt.gov, 406-465-0948

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