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Grants & Community Resources

Need Grant Funding?

Missoula County receives numerous requests for grant-writing assistance from community partners and agencies. Due to the community need and GCR’s limited capacity, partners seeking assistance are asked to complete a pre-application process to determine if a proposed project is a good fit for a potential funding opportunity. 

Proposal pre-application

The Grants and Community Resources Department facilitates an annual pre-application process starting in late spring/early summer. This process allows GCR to identify shovel-ready projects and to match those with appropriate funding opportunities.

Community Block Development Grant (CDBG)

Following the pre-application process, GCR considers applying for CDBG funding through the Montana Department of Commerce. The county can apply for one grant per funding category. 

The CDBG Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supports eligible community development projects. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development, community facilities, housing development and housing rehabilitation. CDBG funding must benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and communities. Click here to learn more about the CDBG program.

Missoula County could be eligible to apply for the following CDGB programs:

  • Housing and Rehabilitation: Funding can support new construction or rehabilitation of single-family or multi-family housing projects that benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) Montanans.
  • Housing Stabilization Program: Funding can support construction or rehabilitation of owner-occupied or rental units that benefit low- to moderate-income households.
  • Public and Community Facilities: Funding can support construction or rehabilitation of infrastructure and facilities that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income Montanans.
  • Economic Development: Funds are designed to stimulate economic development activity by assisting Montana’s private sector to create or retain jobs for low- to moderate-income Montanans.
  • Planning: Funds can support preparation of plans, studies, training or research in various areas related to growth policies, zoning regulations, housing plans, Preliminary Architectural Reports (PARs), business plans, etc.