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Montana Rural Explorer
May 2023
Welcome to the Montana Rural Explorer, USDA Rural
Development in Montana's monthly newsletter with current
information about our Business, Community Facilities,
Energy, Electric, Housing, Telecommunication, and Water /
Environmental Programs. Thanks for checking us out!
Montana
In this Issue From Kathleen...
June Funding Opportunities
Tribal Resources and Information
Public Feedback Notice
We Welcome Your Feedback
From Kathleen...
Montana SD
Spring is always a busy time for Rural Development (RD) in Montana. During this time,
several funding opportunities are opening that can benefit rural and Tribal communities,
homeowners, agricultural producers, small business owners and entrepreneurs.
From providing technical assistance for socially disadvantaged groups to helping small
businesses become more energy efficient to providing disaster relief to low-income
Montana homeowners, USDA provides many funding opportunities that can make a
difference in people’s lives. I hope you will look at some of our open opportunities below.
I am so proud to serve as the RD State Director here in Montana. I get to work daily with
a dedicated group of talented staff who work tirelessly to uplift our rural neighbors and
communities across our wonderful state.
Happy Spring, and please reach out to us with your project ideas and questions.
Together, America Prospers!
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June Funding Opportunities
HOUSING - Housing Preservation Grants (HPG)
Grants to sponsoring organizations for the repair or rehabilitation of housing owned or
occupied by low- and very-low-income rural citizens. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June
5, 2023.
Montana RD contact, katina.uecker@usda.gov.
LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE
BROADBAND - Community Connect Grants (CCG)
Grants for financial assistance to eligible applicants to provide broadband service in rural,
economically challenged communities where services do not currently exist.
APPLICATIONS DUE: June 20, 2023.
Montana RD contact, peter.hawkes@usda.gov.
LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE
BUSINESS - Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG)
Grants available to improve economic condition of rural areas by helping individuals and
businesses start and expanding or improving rural cooperatives and other mutually-
owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers. Grants awarded through
national competition. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 26, 2023.
Montana RD contact, lad.barney@usda.gov.
LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE
BUSINESS - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy
Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans and Grants
Guaranteed loan and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses
for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Ag producers
may also apply for new energy efficiency equipment and new system loans for
agricultural production and processing. APPLICATIONS DUE: June 30, 2023.
Montana RD contact, kathy.archer@usda.gov.
LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE
HOUSING - Rural Disaster Home Repair Program
USDA has made $1.5 million in grants available to
low-income families in seven counties - Carbon,
Flathead, Park, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure and
Yellowstone - to make repairs on homes damaged by
2022 flooding. APPLICATIONS DUE: No time limit.
Montana RD contact, katina.uecker@usda.gov.
Disaster Relief
LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE
Tribal Resources and Information
Tribal Relations
UPDATED! USDA Rural Development (RD) Tribal Relations Page
USDA Rural Development (RD) places a high value in its relationship with Tribes,
American Indians, and Alaska Natives. We collaborate and partner with Tribes to help
realize a brighter future for families, children, and Tribal communities by making critical
investments in infrastructure, schools, health clinics, housing, and businesses, to benefit
Native families and communities across rural America. Visit the updated page at
USDA RD TRIBAL RELATIONS PAGE
TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS
The Office of Tribal Relations serves as the single point of contact for formal consultation
with American Indian and Alaskan Native Governments and continues to refine the
consultation process to ensure strong partnerships that will preserve Tribal sovereignty
and result in high quality service for farmers, ranchers, consumers, and other
constituents. Learn more about upcoming consultations at the website link below.
TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS WEBSITE
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grants
These grants are designed to support the priorities of Tribal Nations in meeting the
needs of traditional harvesting methods and indigenous animals. The primary purpose of
all projects must be to expand or enhance indigenous animal harvesting and processing
capacity in Indian Country.
INDIGENOUS ANIMALS GRANT INFO
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Public Feedback Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE: POTENTIAL CHANGES TO ELIGIBLE AREA MAPS FORUSDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS IN MONTANA
USDA Rural Development in Montana is conducting a review of several geographical
areas to identify if those areas should continue to retain a "rural" designation for eligibility
for certain USDA Housing Programs. Areas under review include parts of the Kalispell,
Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula areas.
The public can submit comments and feedback about potential changes in eligibility for
Rural Development Housing Programs. FEEDBACK DUE BY JUNE 8, 2023.
SUBMIT FEEDBACK HERE
We Welcome Your Feedback
What do you want to see in future editions of the Montana Rural Explorer ?
Send us your feedback and let us know!
FEEDBACK
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check out our website.
MONTANA RD WEBSITE
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