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GrantMontana — Foundation for Montana History 2027 Project Grants (Up to $15,000; January 15)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $15,000 per individual applicant Project Grant in the 2027 competition. 25% applicant contribution to total eligible project budget required, with 75% Foundation share; qualifying volunteer time valued at $25 per hour. Do not confuse this grant with the separate High Impact track offering up to $30,000.

DeadlineFriday January 15, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.; the funder's controlling website does not expressly state a time zone. Awards expected early April 2027; eligible projects must be completed by June 30, 2028.

Required next actionReview official grant program and guidelines at https://www.mthistory.org/grants/ and https://www.mthistory.org/guidelines; submit through the online application linked at https://www.mthistory.org/how-to-apply with the required 2027 Project Grant Budget Template. Demonstrate project scope, preservation/history purpose, public benefit, schedule, and at least 25% eligible matching contribution; follow contractor quote/oral history/fiscal-sponsor rules as applicable. Apply no later than January 15, 2027, 5:00 p.m. local hour not designated by funder.

Current statusOPEN: FY2027 Foundation for Montana History standard Project Grants, up to $15,000, separate from 2027 High Impact competition. Applications close January 15, 2027, 5:00 p.m. (time zone unspecified).Source verification2026-11-03Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization

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