Amicus Foundation Support for Montana Nonprofits
Montana nonprofit organizations seeking matching support for education, conservation, family, faith, health, veterans, or academic programs can apply for this opportunity, which may benefit water and freshwater conservation efforts. Amicus Foundation provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants via the gobeyondmeasure.org platform for well-managed, results-driven charitable projects.
Amicus Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Montana tackling urgent social or environmental problems can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000. Organizations working on scalable solutions that benefit underserved communities, including those connected to water, freshwater conservation, or resource management, may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Septic Education Grants for Montana Communities via DNRC
Government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and educational institutions in western Montana can seek funding to develop or expand residential septic system education and maintenance programs from the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, up to US $50,000. Focused on water quality and toxics reduction, projects must include cost-share assistance, outreach, and participant surveys.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Montana Department Support for Montana Water Projects
Private entities planning water conservation or water resource management projects in Montana can access funding through grants from Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation; awards up to US $5,000 for projects that conserve, develop, or improve beneficial use of water. Eligible work includes irrigation upgrades, dam repairs, septic replacement, watershed, and emergency water system improvements.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities in Montana and worldwide. Projects addressing healthcare access, pediatrics, women and girls, food insecurity, homelessness, or humanitarian crises may be eligible across the U.S. and numerous countries listed by the funder.
Semnani Family Foundation
Freshwater Conservation Funding from W.L. Gore
Nonprofits, university researchers, and experienced conservation practitioners in Montana and across the U.S. and Canada can apply for W.L. Gore & Associates' SITKA Ecosystem Grants, awarding US $3,000 - US $20,000 for ecosystem-improvement projects. Eligible work includes freshwater conservation, habitat restoration, hunting access and education, and collaborative stewardship efforts informed by strong data and impact metrics.
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc
Impact Fund Support for Montana Litigation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation related to water, environmental harm, or justice issues in Montana can apply for recoverable grants from the Impact Fund. Grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000 help cover out-of-pocket litigation expenses like expert fees and discovery costs in economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases.
The Impact Fund
USDA Rural Development Support for Montana Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in rural Montana can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, with awards up to US $1,000,000 for safe drinking water projects. Funding helps communities prepare for or recover from disasters by repairing water lines or developing new water sources and treatment facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Montana Water Infrastructure Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Montana can receive funding for water and waste infrastructure projects, including drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and storm water systems. USDA Rural Development also supports related costs like legal and engineering fees, land and water rights, equipment, and start-up operations where necessary.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Human Services Grants in Montana
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Southern U.S. working on poverty relief, children and families, education, medical assistance, disaster relief, animal welfare, conservation, veterans, or faith-based programs can apply for Robinson Foundation support. Montana water-focused groups may be ineligible due to the foundation’s geographic focus on areas below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Grants in Montana
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Montana agricultural and forest producers seeking to improve soil, water, and habitat on working lands can receive financial and technical assistance to enhance conservation practices. Focused on natural resource concerns, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Montana invites land stewards to develop five-year CSP contracts that support water resource management, erosion control, and long-term environmental stewardship.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Montana
NRCS Montana Grants for Water Conservation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Montana agricultural producers, non-industrial forest owners, Tribes, and water management entities seeking support for water resource management and related conservation practices can access funding through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Montana. EQIP assistance helps improve soil and water quality, address erosion and sediment loss, enhance wildlife habitat, and support on-farm energy and fire management on eligible working lands.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Montana
TJX Foundation Grants for Montana Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help eligible groups whose work may intersect with water or community resource issues support vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Support for Habitat Restoration
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Montana organizations and landowners restoring wild fish habitat can receive approximately US $40,000 for design/build, construction, and maintenance projects in Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks provides funding for efforts that improve fish passage, protect riparian areas, enhance streamflow, or otherwise benefit wild and native fish, supporting freshwater conservation and water resource management statewide.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Trout Foundation Support for Water Conservation
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Montana freshwater conservation groups and fisheries organizations can seek funding for scientific research, education, and trout habitat enhancement in Montana. Montana Trout Foundation provides US $2,500 - US $15,000 to projects that preserve wild trout resources, improve water quality, and support planning or design work that may unlock additional water-related funding.
Montana Trout Foundation
Invasive Weed Control Funding from Montana Agriculture
Applications due Jan 7, 2027
Organizations in Montana working on noxious weed control and management can apply for Montana Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants, with awards up to US $75,000 for research, education/development, and local cooperative treatment projects. Projects that map, monitor, and manage weeds affecting land, soil, and water resources may be eligible.
Montana Department of Agriculture
Seeley Lake Community Foundation Water Grants in Montana
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit and public organizations serving Seeley Lake, Montana can seek funding for community projects, including freshwater conservation and water resource management, through grants up to Up to US $3,000. With a mission to improve quality of life, Seeley Lake Community Foundation supports special projects, ongoing programs, and capital efforts that benefit the local community and environment.
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Steele-Reese Foundation Support for Rural Water
Letter of inquiry due Jan 19, 2027
With a mission to strengthen rural communities, Steele-Reese Foundation provides Montana rural development and health organizations with funding for locally focused land, water, and wildlife conservation projects. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, government entities, and Native-led groups serving rural Montana and nearby Native nations can request US $5,000 - US $50,000 for essential, measurable community programs.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Organizations working on water, freshwater conservation, or broader environmental efforts may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Water and Conservation Funding from Cinnabar Foundation
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Environmental 501(c)(3) organizations running conservation projects in Montana can receive US $2,500 - US $15,000 for programs that protect air and water quality, fisheries, and related ecosystems. Cinnabar Foundation supports work such as restoration, citizen science, advocacy, and climate solutions within Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Cinnabar Foundation
Montana Water Quality Funding via DEQ
Pre proposal due Feb 21, 2027
Montana organizations working on freshwater conservation and water resource management can receive US $10,000 - US $300,000 to reduce nonpoint source pollution statewide. Montana Department of Environmental Quality provides Montana water programs with competitive grants for technical and financial assistance, education, training, and on-the-ground restoration and protection projects guided by watershed restoration plans.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Water Monitoring Lab Funding for Montana Groups via Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Applications due Mar 7, 2027
Focused on freshwater conservation and water resource management, Montana volunteer water monitoring programs can receive up to US $6,000 for laboratory analysis and sample shipping costs. Eligible watershed groups, conservation districts, nonprofits, schools, and similar entities apply to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality with a Sampling and Analysis Plan and analytical budget.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Forest Management Grants for Local Governments via Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Applications due May 26, 2027
Local governments in Montana can apply for $3,000 - $6,000 grants to support forest management activities that reduce wildland fire hazards, improve forest health, and enhance economic productivity. The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation funds coordination for forest collaborative groups and amicus briefs for cross-boundary projects, which may benefit broader water and watershed management efforts.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Montana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Grants for Montana Districts
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Montana conservation districts in need of operational or program support for land and water resource work in Montana can apply for the Conservation District Administrative Grant, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Funding comes from coal severance tax revenues for activities authorized under state conservation district law, including water-related conservation and resource management efforts.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Montana DNRC Fire Capacity Grants in Montana
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Montana rural volunteer fire departments seeking cost-share support for wildland training, PPE, and equipment in Montana can access funding through Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. Grants assist with wildland training, water handling equipment, radio communications, and organizing or forming new rural or volunteer fire districts, strengthening emergency response capacity in rural communities statewide.
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Montana Community Foundation Community Grants in Montana
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit and community service organizations in Montana’s Tobacco Valley can apply for Montana Community Foundation affiliate grants of more than US $500 to support local programs and services. Funding may benefit efforts such as fire and ambulance services, after-school and arts programs, and projects protecting local land, air, water, and environmental quality.
Montana Community Foundation
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Recreation Grants in Montana
Pre proposal due Jul 31, 2027
Montana state, tribal, and local government entities can use these grants to develop outdoor recreation facilities in Montana, such as parks, trails, playgrounds, and pools. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks administers this Land & Water Conservation Fund program, which provides matching funds and requires a 50% non-federal match from the applicant.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks