Now Accepting Applications

Montana Geospatial Information Act Grant Program State Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Cycle

Application Deadline February 29, 2024 

The State Library's Montana Geospatial Information Act (MGIA) Grant Program is now accepting applications for the state fiscal year 2025 grant cycle. All applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. February 29, 2024 will be considered for funding.

The MGIA Grant Program is to assist state agencies, local governments, and Tribal governments with geospatial projects that align with MGIA, the Geospatial Information Plan, & defined MGIA Grant Program Priorities. 

The Montana Geospatial Information Act ensures digital geospatial information is
collected consistently, maintained accurately in accordance with standards, and made
available in common ways for all potential uses and users, both private and public. All data and tools created or updated with MGIA Grant Program funds must be made publicly available.

Getting Started with the Grant Application Process:

• Read the FY2025 MGIA Grant Information Package & Grant Application Process Guidelines - Link
• Read the Geospatial Information Plan and defined Grant Program Priorities for FY2025 - Link 
• Register to start the application process: https://forms.office.com/g/0Kt09hC945

Other Important Information:

• Applications will be submitted using Microsoft 365, including SharePoint.
• Applicants & their partners are highly encouraged to attend the MGIA Grant Writing Seminar Series #2 on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 (see below).

Questions & Application/Registration Technical Support

• Grant registration & application submittal tech support: https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Help.
• Please direct all other questions about the MGIA program to MGIAGrants@mt.gov.

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: 12:00p.m. MST - February 29, 2024 
• Application Deadline: 5:00p.m. MST - February 29, 2024
• Grant Award Announced by: May 15, 2024. 
• Grant Year: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
• Mandatory Grant Awardee 2-day Training in Helena:
  • Week of July 22-26, 2024 (exact dates tbd) 

Eligible Applicants:

• Any department, agency, board, commission, or other division of state government including the Montana University system,
• Any city, county, or other division of local government,
• A Tribal government/entity within the state of Montana

MGIA Grant Training & Educational Resources

• MGIA Grant Writing Seminar Series #2 - Wednesday, January 24, 2024 
  • MGIA Grant Program Overview:
  • Tips for submitting the FY2025 Grant Application
  • Application Readiness: Scoping Your Project, Developing Your Scope, Establishing a Timeline,  Examining Technical Feasibility, Budget
  • Understanding Project Relevance: Benefits & Beneficiaries
  • Project Management:  Working with Hired Consultants
  • Cohesive Writing

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