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Deadline for fisheries improvement grant is May 31

Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 7 months AGO
by Western News
| May 12, 2017 4:00 AM

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this summer’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is May 31.

The program’s goal is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve Montana’s wild fish habitat. Entities can receive funding for qualifying projects that benefit Montana’s wild fish. Each project is assessed by an independent review panel and final funding decisions are made by the Fish & Wildlife Commission.

To learn more about the program, and to download the grant application form, go online at fwp.mt.gov/fishing or call 406-444-2432.

Completed applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. May 31 and should be sent electronically to [email protected]. Paper applications can be sent to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Fisheries Habitat Bureau, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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