Commerce Weekly Roundup - Volume 1, Issue 3

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Business

Montana Automation Loan Program is accepting applications. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been obligated. Apply now.

Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant application period open Aug. 26-Sept. 20, 2024.

State Tribal Economic Development Commission meeting Aug. 28, 2024.

Speaker proposals due Aug. 30, 2024, for the Montana Department of Commerce 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program accepting applications now through Sept. 12, 2024. Schedule time for education and outreach support at tourismgrants@mt.gov or call 406-841-2887.

Tribal Business Development Grant open for applications from Sept. 16-Dec. 20, 2024.

Tourism Advisory Council is seeking new members. If you're interested, apply on the Governor's Office Boards and Appointments web page.

State Small Business Credit Initiative Program is accepting applications from

Aug. 16-Sept. 16, 2024. Apply now.

Housing

Montana Board of Housing meeting Sept. 9, 2024

Fair Housing Equity Plan hearing Sept. 10, 2024. Official notice to be provided Aug. 20, 2024.

Housing Coordinating Team meeting Sept. 12, 2024

HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Trust Fund and CDBG-Housing application deadline Sept. 17, 2024.

2025 Montana Housing Partnership Conference May 19-21, 2025, in Billings.
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Commerce is accepting proposals for a vendor to conduct a fair market rent reevaluation. Select the “Fair Market Rent Reevaluation” RFP to learn more. Submit questions to Amanda Battin at amanda.battin2@mt.gov. Proposal deadline is Sept.13, 2024.

Infrastructure and Planning

Montana Coal Endowment Program Infrastructure Planning Grant Application Cycle closes on Aug. 31, 2024. Additional grant funding is available to eligible applicants for the 2025 biennium Montana Coal Endowment Program Planning Grants for American Rescue Plan Act. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funding is allocated. Apply now.

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