MWPA FOUNDATION GRANTS
Funding Montana's Forestry Future.
Supporting education, workforce development, active forest management, and opportunities that strengthen Montana's forest products industry.
CHOOSE YOUR GRANT
Find the Right Grant for Your Project.
Supporting education, workforce development, active forest management, and opportunities that strengthen Montana's forest products industry.
SMALL GRANT PROGRAM
Up to $1,000
per event or activity
For activities that benefit active forest management, Montana's forest products industry, promotion, or workforce recruitment.
WHAT IT CAN SUPPORT
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Woods tours, workshops, and attendee lunches
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Buses, room rentals, and guest speakers
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Printing, programs, and outreach
WHAT IT CAN SUPPORT
FIRST-HALF ACTIVITIES (JAN-JUN)
Apply by September 30 of the preceding year. Award decisions: October-November.
SECOND-HALF ACTIVITIES
Apply by April 30. Award decisions: May-June.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
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Additional proposals may be considered outside these dates.
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The activity must directly benefit forestry and/or Montana's wood products
LARGE GRANT PROGRAM
Up to $5,000
per project
For programs, equipment, supplies, or materials that recruit, train, educate, and retain Montana's timber industry workforce.
WHAT IT CAN SUPPORT
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Trade and technical training, such as welding, GIS, logging, trucking, and mill skills
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Curriculum, equipment, and workforce programs
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Ongoing program improvements receive
APPLICATION TIMELINE
ANNUAL DEADLINE
Apply by October 31. Award decisions: November-December.
AVAILABILITY
One grant may be offered each year, as funds are available.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
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Montana private organizations, associations, public entities, and schools may apply.
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Finalists may be asked to present; unused funds may need repayment if a project is not completed.
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The project must directly benefit forestry and/or Montana's wood products
