Grants Available in Montana (2026)
As of 2026, Montana organizations can access 2,497 active grants with a median award ceiling of $340,000. Top funding agencies include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. These grants are available to nonprofits, municipalities, and school districts statewide, with deadlines updated daily by GrantSonar.
2,497
Open Grants
$340,000
Median Award Ceiling
Top Funders by Total Funding
- 1.USDA Rural Development Electric Programs$100,000,000
- 2.Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)$55,000,000
- 3.Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)$55,000,000
- 4.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA$50,000,000
- 5.Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)$50,000,000
Top Funders by Open Grants
- 1.National Institutes of Health341 grants
- 2.U.S. National Science Foundation57 grants
- 3.Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA46 grants
- 4.Food and Drug Administration30 grants
- 5.Health Resources and Services Administration24 grants
Upcoming Grant Deadlines in Montana
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants
18d leftThe Mzuri Wildlife Foundation offers grants for projects related to wildlife conservation and outdoor sports & education. Organizations can submit a L…
Funding determinations are made by the Community Closet Board of Directors quarterly. Applications must be received by or postmarked on the deadline.…
Pooled Migration Fund
34d leftThe Pooled Migration Fund supports stewardship of private and tribal lands within the state-designated Platte Valley, Baggs and Sublette mule deer mig…
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Grants in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available in Montana right now?
Montana organizations can currently access roughly 2,497 active grant opportunities tracked by GrantSonar, spanning federal, state, and private foundation funding. The list is updated daily as new opportunities are posted and closed ones drop off.
Who is eligible for grants in Montana?
Grants in Montana are available to a wide range of organizations — nonprofits, municipalities, counties and state agencies, school districts, tribal entities, and in some programs small businesses. Eligibility varies by program, so GrantSonar filters opportunities against your organization's specific type and service area.
What is the typical grant size in Montana?
Across open Montana grants the median award ceiling is $340,000. Individual awards range from a few thousand dollars for local community programs to multi-million-dollar federal and foundation grants, depending on the funder and program.
Which agencies fund the most grants in Montana?
The most active grant funders for Montana organizations include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, alongside state agencies and private foundations. GrantSonar tracks these sources daily so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.
How can Montana nonprofits find grants they actually qualify for?
Montana nonprofits can use GrantSonar to match their mission, budget, and service area against every grant in the database and receive AI-ranked alerts when a fitting opportunity opens. This replaces manually checking dozens of agency and foundation portals.
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