DNRC Conservation and Resource Development Grants Rules Meeting

DNRC Conservation and Resource Development Grants Administrative Rules Stakeholder Group Meeting

September 12 

01:00PM-01:30PM

DNRC Conservation District and Development Division is looking for input from stakeholders for a comprehensive revision of the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) for the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL), Reclamation Development Grants Program (RDG), and Conservation District Bureau Grants (CDB).

The primary goals of this effort are to provide consistency, clarity, and accessibility; update rules to reflect changes from House Bill 6, including additional project match requirements; clarify DNRC’s compliance, monitoring, and oversight of grant funds for improved accountability; and repeal unnecessary or outdated rules. The current RRGL and RDG ARMs are outdated, impacting program effectiveness, while the CDB is developing new ARMs to ensure consistent governance across all CARDD grant programs.

To participate, please complete the Stakeholder Group Interest Form at https://forms.office.com/g/5cr5eVejnM  by August 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT.

 Draft Stakeholder Group Plan:

August 15, 2025, Meeting 1 (Virtual): Introduction Programs and Rulemaking.

August 18, 2025 – September 5, 2025: Working Group Meetings will be scheduled.

September 12, 2025, Meeting 2 (Virtual): Presentation of Draft Rules and Rulemaking Process.