2024 Summer Future Fisheries Improvement Program Grants
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks accepts applications twice annually from landowners, watershed groups, and other nonprofits for the Future Fisheries Improvement Program. This program aims to fund habitat projects that benefit Montana's wild fish, focusing on improving or maintaining fish passage, restoring or protecting natural stream channels, riparian areas, essential habitats for spawning, and enhancing stream flow. Applicants must demonstrate public benefits and alignment with specific goals to improve fishing and protect wild fish populations. Preference is given to projects restoring habitats for native fishes. Funding covers design/build, construction, and maintenance costs, excluding administration and other indirect costs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Summer deadline: May 15th
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 50% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Projects must have written landowner permission; public access must be ensured where relevant. - Funding priorities include enhancing native fish populations through habitat improvements and reducing species competition. Projects in Eastern Montana, involving mineral reclamation, or focused on native fish are given additional consideration. - The average grant award is around $30,000, with total biennial funding available of approximately $1.2 million
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
November 16, 2023
Application Closes
May 15, 2024
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