Any entity, including private landowners such as farms and ranches, can apply for reimbursement grants for Montana projects that restore wild fish habitat. There is no per-application maximum and about $1M is available yearly. Semiannual deadlines are May 15 and Nov 15.
The Future Fisheries Improvement Program funds on-the-ground projects in Montana that benefit wild fish. Any entity may apply, including landowners. About $1 million is available each year, there is no maximum grant amount per application, and matching contributions are encouraged. Funds are paid against receipts, with the final 10% released after a site visit. Applications must be received by May 15 or November 15; the next semiannual deadline is November 15, 2026.
Any entity proposing a project that would benefit wild fish will be considered for funding
Includes (but is not limited to) landowners, anglers, civic groups, conservation districts, or governmental agencies
Projects must be completed within the state of Montana
Funding cannot be used for the acquisition of land
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