Applications Due Soon For Community Pond Grants – MFWP
Friday, January 15, 2010
Fishing
Communities and other organizations interested in constructing or improving a community pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program grant.
State agencies, cities, counties, angler groups and others interested in sponsoring a project may apply.
Grant applicants must provide a minimum of 30 percent of the costs associated with the project and may match the grant funds with in-kind contributions such as heavy equipment time, construction materials, labor, engineering services, and more.
The Community Pond Program has provided funding since 2003 for projects that benefit young anglers and their families and that provide locations to teach angling skills to those of all ages.
For a fact sheet and grant applications form, go to the FWP Web site at fwp.mt.gov and look on the Habitat tab for the Fish Habitat page, or call FWP at 406-444-2449.
Applications are accepted annually and must be submitted by Feb. 1. All applicants are encouraged to work with a local FWP fishery biologist on planning the project.