The Preserving Missoula County’s History Grant is made possible because of the 2-mill levy approved by Missoula County voters on June 4, 2002, for the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.  The applicant organization must be non-profit, within Missoula County, and its mission must coincide with the mission of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula:

The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is dedicated to keeping Missoula County’s history alive by increasing the knowledge and understanding of the history of the county and city of Missoula, the history of Fort Missoula and the military presence in the area, and the history of forest management and the wood products industry in western Montana.  Through an aggressive program of collections, exhibits, educational opportunities and special events, the Museum seeks to stimulate creative thought and enhance the self-esteem of residents of and visitors to Missoula, providing a sense of place, time and space for all.

Money from this fund that is not awarded because of lack of applicants or lack of acceptable projects becomes available to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.