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.

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

  • CWDG expires Spring of 2028

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

For properties 5 acres and over, Download and email your complete application to the DNRC Fuels Forester Vicki Stephens at Vicki.Stephens@mt.gov

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