Gov. Gianforte Announces Grant Applications for Irrigators Affected by Flooding Opens August 1

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the grant application period for irrigation systems damaged by the recent flooding disaster will open August 1. The governor made $1.2 million available to impacted irrigators through an expedited grant application process.

“The flooding disaster took a devastating toll on agricultural infrastructure, including irrigation systems,” Gov. Gianforte said. “These funds will help folks get back on their feet as our communities recover and rebuild.”

On June 24, the governor directed the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to expedite a grant application for $1.2 million of unused irrigation funds to repair irrigation systems damaged by flooding. Funds were identified by the Infrastructure Advisory Commission and approved by the governor.

Grant limits are set at $250,000 per project and applications will be considered on a "first come, first serve" basis. These grants must be for agricultural irrigation projects that are eligible for ARPA Water and Sewer Funds.

Local governments may apply for flood response irrigation grant funds for eligible projects and match is required. Local Governments are any city, county, consolidated city-county, school district, or other political subdivision or local government body of the state, regional water authority, water district, sewer district, irrigation district, water users association, conservation district, or tribal government.