Grants

Grants are available to help protect your home and property.

CWDG Grant

COMMUNITY WILDFIRE DEFENSE GRANT (County-wide)

  • The CWDG Grant is a county-wide program that serves the community as an option for fuels mitigation to reduce fire risk and promote forest health.

  • Landowners must reside within the priority areas as listed by the Lincoln County CWPP to qualify for the grant.

  • Project will begin Fall 2023.

For properties 5 acres and under, Download and email your complete application to the DNRC Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator David Kopilow at David.Kopilow@mt.gov or call (406)283-3538 for assistance.

For properties over 5 acres, contact the DNRC Fuels Forester (406)405-0624

NRCS Grants

  • Libby Surround is a federal program with potential cost-share funding for fuels reduction work on private property around the Libby area.

  • This grant is a partnership with the Forest Service, DNRC, and Lincoln County in order to leverage several funding sources and work across different types of ownership.

Natural Resource & Conservation Service (406)296-0367