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MCD Grants & Scholarship Program
Notice: We are in the process of updating our grant application forms for fiscal year 2027 that began July 1, 2026. MCD anticipates offering the grants shown in the table below in FY27.
Each grant application must align with the Missoula CD Strategic Plan to be eligible for funding. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Strategic Plan in preparation to apply for an MCD Grant.
Please check back frequently for updates!
| Funding Opportunity | Eligible Applicants | Application Periods | Awarded Project Can Start Work | Award Limits |
| Conservation Implementation Grant | -Landowners -Land Managers |
Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | $5,000 |
| Education Cost Share Grant | -Schools -Public Entities -Organizations -Businesses |
Fall 2026
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Usually 1 – 2 months following approval | $5,000 |
| Education Mini Grant | -Schools -Organizations |
Rolling Deadline – Reviewed at monthly Board meetings | Usually 1 week following approval | $500 |
| Conservation Training Mini Grant | -Individuals | Rolling Deadline – Reviewed at monthly Board meetings | Usually 1 week following approval | $500 |
| Operations Mini Grant | -Organizations | Rolling Deadline – Reviewed at monthly Board meetings | Usually 1 week following approval | $500 |
| Conservation Scholarship | -Graduating HS Senior -Current College Student |
Spring 2027 | Planning to award at the June 2026 MCD Board meeting | TBD |
Questions?
Questions may be directed to Bryan Vogt, Conservation Program Specialist, at bvogt@missoulacd.org or 406-880-3526.
Public Information Disclosure
All Missoula Conservation District grant applications, grant documents, and grant reports (including photos, video recordings, presentations, and social media content) are considered public information and may be posted on the CD’s website, social media accounts, or otherwise made available to the public.