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Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) — Grants

ORE Grants — Capacity Building and Planning

Funds rural planning and capacity-building projects for organizations strengthening economic resilience in Montana.

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The Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) program, administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, offers two grant components designed to accelerate business growth, encourage high-paying job creation, and diversify Montana's rural economy. The first component is the ORE Economic Development Organization Capacity Building Grant, which supports economic development organizations in strengthen…

What this grant funds

Economic development organization capacity building; community economic planning projects with significant local benefit.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: commerce.mt.gov