APPLICATION Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Private Water Grant Application A. PROGRAM PURPOSE: The private water grant program is in place to support water projects funded by nongovernment entities such as individuals, associations, and watershed groups. Grants are available for projects that meet the following criteria: The project benefits or develops a water resource; The project is recommended or required by a government entity such as a county, conservation district or state agency; Project costs are incurred before a grant agreement is signed; The applicant is not a government entity B. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Private water grants are available up to $5,000 or 25% of the project cost, whichever is least; Reimbursement is based on actual provided receipts; Reimbursement will be done on a one-time only basis; Match funding includes professional services, contracted labor, and materials. Receipts will be requested; The project has not been constructed yet; The project should provide public benefits; The project will be constructed in Montana; The project will be an efficient use of a natural resource including water, energy, land, and air without diminishing the quality; The project cannot be accomplished without the assistance of a loan or grant; The project promotes the objectives of the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program, i.e. projects that conserve, manage, develop or preserve Montana's renewable resources are eligible for funding.
APPLICATION Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Private Water Grant Application A. PROGRAM PURPOSE: The private water grant program is in place to support water projects funded by nongovernment entities such as individuals, associations, and watershed groups. Grants are available for projects that meet the following criteria: The project benefits or develops a water resource; The project is recommended or required by a government entity such as a county, conservation district or state agency; Project costs are incurred before a grant agreement is signed; The applicant is not a government entity B. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Private water grants are available up to $5,000 or 25% of the project cost, whichever is least; Reimbursement is based on actual provided receipts; Reimbursement will be done on a one-time only basis; Match funding includes professional services, contracted labor, and materials. Receipts will be requested; The project has not been constructed yet; The project should provide public benefits; The project will be constructed in Montana; The project will be an efficient use of a natural resource including water, energy, land, and air without diminishing the quality; The project cannot be accomplished without the assistance of a loan or grant; The project promotes the objectives of the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program, i.e. projects that conserve, manage, develop or preserve Montana's renewable resources are eligible for funding.