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Montana Chamber of Commerce
Helena, MT · 1,574 members
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Funding & programs
Opportunities
29 open for members · 4 for the chamber · 1 closing soon
GrantMT · statewide
Agritourism Grants Program
Reimbursement grants of up to $25,000, with no match required, for Montana farms, ranches, businesses (including nonprofits), residents, schools and local or tribal governments that offer agriculture experiences or agritourism to the public, for marketing, visitor experiences, business planning, education and safety or accessibility improvements. The 2027 cycle is open from September 24 to October 22, 2026.
- Amount
- Based on availability of funds, Commerce may award Grantees up to $25,000 on a reimbursement basis.
- When
- Apply by Oct 22 · closing soon
Ag-related
Who can apply
Individuals and entities that work in Montana’s agriculture sector, provide agriculture experiences, or provide Agritourism opportunities to the public may apply for an Agritourism Grants.Quoted from commerce.mt.gov →
GrantMT · statewide
Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) grants and loans
Grants of up to $50,000 and loans of up to $100,000 (up to $150,000 combined), with a dollar-for-dollar match, for Montana projects that add value to Montana agricultural products and create or retain jobs, such as equipment, construction, advertising and engineering. The FY2027 pre-application opens October 5 and is due November 9, 2026; invited applicants submit full applications by February 8, 2027.
- Amount
- Projects may potentially be funded in a single application for a maximum total amount of $150,000 in the form of grant funding up to $50,000 and loan funding up to $100,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 9
Ag-relatedMatch required
Who can apply
The Council may make a grant or loan if it determines a project is consistent with the goals of the Growth Through Agriculture Act. Projects should primarily add value to Montana's agricultural products and have the potential to create and/or retain jobs in Montana.
GrantMT · statewide
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grant
Reimbursement grants of up to $2,500 per full-time and $1,000 per part-time existing employee toward skills training that leads to a promotion, wage gain or business growth, for Montana for-profit and nonprofit businesses operating at least one year. A 20% match (which can be wages paid during training) is required; FY2027 applications reopen October 1, 2026, in quarterly rounds that stay open until funds run out.
- Amount
- Conditional awards provide up to $2,500/full time employee and $1,000/part-time employee.
- When
- Apply by Jun 30, 2027
Match required
Who can apply
The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program is a grant funding resource, helping to off-set a portion of skills-based training costs for incumbent (existing) workers employed by Montana's private sector.
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SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Adverse Weather (MT-20035)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from hail, high winds and heavy rain occurring June 13 – 16, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due November 23, 2026; covered counties include Montana: Big Horn, Blaine, Carbon and 15 more; Wyoming: Big Horn, Sheridan.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Nov 23
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs including faith-based organizations with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (WY-20019)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning Feb. 17 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 21, 2026; covered counties include Wyoming: Big Horn, Carbon, Fremont and 9 more; Montana: Big Horn, Carbon.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms of up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 21
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith‑based organizations — with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Offers Relief to Montana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (MT-20038)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning May 1 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due January 19, 2027; covered counties include Montana: Beaverhead, Blaine, Cascade and 18 more; Idaho: Clark, Fremont, Lemhi.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits with terms of up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Jan 19, 2027
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations — including faith‑based organizations — with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Offers Relief to Wyoming Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (WY-20020)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning May 1 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due January 19, 2027; covered counties include Colorado: Larimer, Weld.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits with terms of up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Jan 19, 2027
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations — including faith‑based organizations — with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes: Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds (MT-20032)
SBA low-interest disaster loans for Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds (incident period December 17, 2025 through December 18, 2025) — Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes; contiguous: Daniels (MT), McCone (MT), Richland (MT), Roosevelt (MT), Sheridan (MT), Valley (MT). Businesses and private nonprofits can apply; the physical-damage deadline passed on August 31, 2026; economic injury (EIDL) applications due March 1, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Mar 1, 2027
Who can apply
The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
SBA disaster loanMT · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — Crow Tribe of Montana: Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds (MT-20034)
SBA low-interest disaster loans for Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds (incident period December 17, 2025 through December 19, 2025) — Crow Tribe of Montana; contiguous: Big Horn (MT), Carbon (MT), Yellowstone (MT). Businesses and private nonprofits can apply; the physical-damage deadline passed on August 31, 2026; economic injury (EIDL) applications due March 1, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Mar 1, 2027
Who can apply
The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 5.750; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 2.875; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
TrainingNational
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program
Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
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R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)
New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.
- Amount
- a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
- When
- Apply by Nov 15
Who can apply
Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.
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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.
- Amount
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
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Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.
- Amount
- $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
- When
- Apply by Nov 17
Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business
Who can apply
For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
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HerRise MicroGrant
HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business
Who can apply
Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible
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Amber Grants
WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.
- Amount
- Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business
Who can apply
Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.Quoted from ambergrantsforwomen.com →
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Galaxy Grants
Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.
- Amount
- $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Contestsupporting women & minority business owners
Who can apply
Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.Quoted from galaxyofstars.org →
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant
Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.
- Amount
- 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
- When
- Open now
Random drawingContest
Who can apply
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
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Freed Fellowship Grant
Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.
- Amount
- Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Contest$19 fee
Who can apply
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
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NASE Growth Grants
NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.
- Amount
- Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Membership required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
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Cultivate Small Business
Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.
- Amount
- capital grants
- When
- Opens in November
Who can apply
In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States
LoanMT · statewide
Ascendus Business Term Loan
Ascendus, a nonprofit CDFI lender, offers small business term loans of up to $100,000 to owners who need money to grow their business, available to businesses nationwide except in Vermont.
- Amount
- For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000. Qualified businesses will be located nationwide, except in Vermont.
0% loanMT · statewide
Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans
Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.
- Amount
- you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.Quoted from kiva.org →
Technical assistanceMT · statewide
Montana SBDC — no-cost business advising
The Montana SBDC network (Montana Department of Commerce) runs 10 regional centers offering free one-on-one counseling and low-cost training on financial analysis, business planning, loan packaging and market research.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For an individual that is looking to start a new business or expand their existing business, the SBDC network is the best place to start.
LoanMT · statewide
Microbusiness Finance Program (MBDC microloans)
State-funded microloans of up to $100,000, with training and technical assistance, for Montana businesses with fewer than 10 full-time-equivalent employees and under $1 million in annual revenue. Businesses apply through one of the certified microbusiness development corporations listed on the page.
- Amount
- Certified MBDCs offer loans up to $100,000 to qualified microbusinesses, deliver training and technical assistance and underwrite and service their microloan portfolios.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Apply via a partner
Who can apply
These certified MBDCs work with businesses that have fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees and gross annual revenues under $1 million.
CertificationMT · statewide
Made in Montana product certification and membership
Free state certification that lets Montana producers put the Made in Montana logo on products made, grown or enhanced in Montana (at least 50% added value), including restaurants using Montana-sourced ingredients, and lets retail and online stores that carry registered products use the logo on signs and marketing. Members get an online listing and renew annually.
- Amount
- Joining Made in Montana is free, easy and offers many rewarding benefits for your business.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The product you create or add value to has to be made, grown or enhanced in the state of Montana, and the end product is worth 50% or more in added value.
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Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.
- Amount
- Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
Technical assistanceNational
APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help
APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.Quoted from apexaccelerators.us →
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SCORE — free business mentoring
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
LoanMT · statewide
Montana SSBCI 2.0 Loan Participation Program (recycled funds)
The state buys up to $1 million (50%) of a lender’s loan at low fixed rates for Montana businesses with fewer than 750 employees, for real estate, equipment, working capital or new businesses. The original federal allocation is fully committed; limited recycled funds are available on a rolling basis through the participating CDFIs and revolving loan funds listed on the page.
- Amount
- The MT SSBCI 2.0 LPP maximum participation amount is $1 million.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
FeeApply via a partner
Who can apply
The MT SSBCI 2.0 LPP will be used to assist existing Montana businesses that need additional borrowings to stabilize, pivot, expand or re-start their business and to assist new Montana businesses entering the market.
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LiftFund Small Business Loans
LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.
- Amount
- financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.
For Montana Chamber of Commerce
Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.
GrantMT · statewide
EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Denver Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Denver Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.
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EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)
EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.
GrantMT · statewide
Rural Tourism Asset Grant Program (TAG)
Grants of up to $75,000 for one-time, lasting tourism projects in rural or under-visited Montana communities, such as restoring historic or cultural sites, arts and cultural venues, downtown development and visitor amenities, open to economic development organizations, nonprofits and local or tribal governments. A 10% match and two letters of support are required; the 2027 cycle opens January 7 and closes February 4, 2027.
- Amount
- TAG provides up to $75,000 to help projects that strengthen rural communities by enhancing visitor experiences with amenities, improving tourism assets and providing economic growth.
- When
- Opens in January 2027
Rural onlyMatch required
Who can apply
Only the following are eligible to apply for TAG: • Economic development organizations • Local governments, including city, county and consolidated governments • Tribal governments • Nonprofit organizations in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, if required by Montana lawQuoted from commerce.mt.gov →
GrantMT · statewide
Montana Tourism Development Grant Program (MTDGP)
Multi-year reimbursement grants of up to $2.75 million for a lead economic development organization, nonprofit, or local or tribal government to carry out tourism development goals that benefit one or more rural or under-visited Montana communities; for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply. The 2027 cycle opens January 6 and closes February 3, 2027.
- Amount
- Based on availability of funds, Commerce may award eligible applicants up to $2.75 million to support approved goals in eligible Program locations.
- When
- Opens in January 2027
Rural only
Who can apply
Only the following are eligible to apply to be the lead entity for the MTDGP: • An economic development organization • Local governments, including city governments, county governments and consolidated governments • Tribal governments • A nonprofit organization in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, if required by Montana lawQuoted from commerce.mt.gov →
GrantMT · statewide
Destination Event Grant (Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program)
Reimbursement grants of up to $25,000, with no match required, for nonprofit 501(c) organizations, cooperatives and local or tribal governments hosting festivals, concerts, historical celebrations, Indigenous events and other public events in Montana that bring in visitors. The 2027 cycle opens October 20 and closes November 17, 2026; priority goes to events in rural, tribal or under-visited communities and in the shoulder seasons.
- Amount
- Based on availability of funds, Commerce reserves the right to award partial or full grant requests up to $25,000, or reject applications.
- When
- Opens in October
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
Eligible entities include a primary, registered non-profit 501(C) organization, a cooperative, an incorporated city or town, a county government, a consolidated government, or a tribal government.Quoted from commerce.mt.gov →
Retired programs (3) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here
- Fast Break for Small BusinessEnded
Fast Break for Small Business, run by LegalZoom and Accion Opportunity Fund, ended after its final round in 2024. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: Fast Break for Small Business - FedEx Small Business Grant ContestEnded
FedEx retired its Small Business Grants Program, which ran from 2012 through 2024. Lists that still show it are out of date.
Official page: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants
Your next members
Openings near you
Each one is a chance to welcome a new member. From local news and new Google Maps listings in and around your towns.
Coming soon
Signature Inn
South Billings hotels' rebrand as Midland Road sees wave of new development ↗Now open
The Vibe · Stevensville
The Vibe opened Oct 10 in Stevensville ↗Coming soon
Foundation Lutheran Church · Kalispell
Foundation Lutheran Church opens Oct 18 in Kalispell ↗Now open
Snaggers by Laurel Rose · Kalispell
Snaggers by Laurel Rose opened Oct 14 in Kalispell ↗Coming soon
Summit Diabetes Center · Missoula
Summit Diabetes Center opens Oct 26 in Missoula ↗Now open
Quantum Climbing LLC · Stevensville
Quantum Climbing LLC opened Oct 1 in Stevensville ↗+7 more — get your free weekly brief to see them all, each with a welcome email ready to send →
Your next members
Local businesses in the news
Businesses near Montana Chamber of Commerce that aren't members yet, making local news. Each one is a reason to reach out, congratulate them and invite them to join.
Red’s Root Cellar
What's growing at Red's Root Cellar? A backyard garden becomes a family farm ↗Montana Health Care Association
Espeland honored at MHCA Conference ↗Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana
New stroke support group launched at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana ↗Art Associates of Missoula
Community Spotlight: Art Associates of Missoula ↗Boys and Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County
'Remove barriers': Yellowstone County youth get a boost with homework help ↗Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services
Community Spotlight: Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Recovery Luncheon ↗+18 more in the last 60 days — get your free weekly brief to see them all →
Your market
45,601 businesses in Helena. 1,574 are members.
Every business in the area Montana Chamber of Commerce serves, ranked by how likely it is to join. Updated every week from public business listings.
45,601Businesses in your area
1,574Members
184Strong prospects
29New this month
Who to reach out to this week
Where membership is thin
- Real estate agent5 of 1,010
- Health care4 of 647
- Automotive repair3 of 616
- Social or community service27 of 588
- Insurance agency47 of 585
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Expansion
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Montana Chamber of CommerceThe Business Journals · Oct 5, 2026
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Where we found your members' news
The outlets behind the stories on this page. We read local and statewide news for Montana Chamber of Commerce's towns every 15 minutes.
- Google Maps
- KTVQ Q2 News Billings
- KRTV Great Falls
- The Business Journals
Membership at a glance
1,574 businesses in the directory we track.
Top categories
- Chambers of commerce36
- Hotels & motels23
- Insurance22
- Associations16
- Manufacturing13
- Banks12
- Business consulting11
- Consulting10
Top towns
- Billings195
- Helena182
- Missoula168
- Bozeman140
- Great Falls95
- Kalispell80
- Butte52
- Belgrade31
From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 13, 2026.