Montana History Foundation announces $134,451 in statewide grants

This week, 33 organizations across Montana received grant funding totaling $134,451 from a major funder.

Since 2012, the Montana History Foundation has awarded annual grants to projects and organizations that work to preserve and protect the historic legacy of Montana. This year, the foundation reached a new record, giving away the largest amount ever at $134,451 and bringing all-time grant awards to $843,985.

“Awarding grants is the most important thing we do every year,” MHF President/CEO Charlene Porsild said. “The future of these history projects relies on grant funding, and we are delighted to impact the future of Montana’s history by offering support.”

This year, grants will support projects from Libby to Sidney and 27 other communities throughout the state. In St. Ignatius, funds will be used to reroof Montana’s oldest standing building.

“We’re on a mission to support projects small and large in every county in the state,” Porsild said. “This is the first year we’ve funded a project in Judith Basin, which means we’ve helped 46 out of the 56 Montana counties.”

The 2019 grant winners reflect the high quality of preservation work being accomplished across the state. For a full list of grantees, people can visit http://www.mthistory.org/grants/.

For additional information about specific projects, people can contact the History Foundation Grants Manager, Carissa Beckwith at [email protected] or 406-449-3770.

Funding for the Montana History Foundation Grants Program comes from a variety of private sources, including a grant from the Fortin Foundation, a grant from the Louis L. Borick Foundation and donations from donors.