MLIA Grant Information

In accordance with the Montana Land Information Act (MLIA), the Montana State Library administers an annual grant program to distribute accumulated funds from the Montana Land Information Account, established by MLIA. Grant applications are evaluated by the State Library and its advisory council, the Montana Land Information Advisory Council, and follow the MLIAC Grant Subcommittee Code of Ethics. Grant criteria are established based on the original intent of the MLIA and the goals and objectives of the annual Montana Land Information Plan. Please direct all grant program questions to MLIAGrants@mt.gov.

MLIA FY2023 Grant Program:

Applications to be considered for funding: https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Submitted_Applications

MLIA Grant Application Materials:

• MLIA Grant Program & Application Guidelines
• MLIA Detailed Budget, Scope & Budget Narrative Templates
• MLIA PLSS Grant Proposal Only: Proposed Survey Control Point Collection Sheet

Awarded Grant Projects: View awarded projects

MLIA Grant Educational Materials:

• 2022 Grant Writing Workshop Recording - vimeo
• FY2023 MLIA Grant Program Application Training - AmpiFund
• 2019 Grant Writing Workshop Recording - vimeo
• 2018 Grant Writing Workshop Recording - vimeo | Workshop Slides

Managing Your MLIA Grant:

• Guide to Managing Your FY2020 MLIA Grant Project - Slides | Webinar Recording

Annual Grant Process Timeline:

Eligible Grant Recipients:

The MLIA grant program was established for the purpose of implementing the Montana Land Information Plan -- MCA 90-1-404
Eligible grant recipients:

• state agencies
• local governments/agencies
• Indian tribal governments or tribal entities

Please direct all grant program questions to MLIAGrants@mt.gov.