MONTANA NATURAL RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAMS


Department of Natural Resources and Conservation - Fuels for Schools
Purpose: Design, purchase and installation of a new biomass boiler system and a chip or pellet storage facility.
Who Can Apply: Schools or other public institutions in communities in Montana; or non-profit institution
Program Contact: Angela Farr, afarr@mt.gov
Dollar Amount: Varies Yearly
Dollar Limits Per Application: Up to $400,000 but no more than 35% of the total project cost for converting existing facilities to biomass heat or no more than 25% of the additional cost of incorporating biomass heat into new construction
Match: Federal max - 35%
Administrative Fee: No set stipulations for DNRC grants
Source: Federal
Cycle: Varies
Application Due Dates: February
Contract Duration: Varies
Extension Possible: Yes
Reports: Yes--varied schedule
Payments: As work is completed & documented
Special Requirements: The program does not cover the cost of renovation or refurbishment of existing heat distribution systems

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