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Watershed Fund Capacity Support

The MWCC Watershed Fund has funding to help our local watershed conservation partners develop the organizational capacity necessary to achieve community conservation goals. Projects must directly relate to community-led solutions using the Watershed Approach to conservation, and must also demonstrate a strong connection between organizational or community capacity and improved watershed health. Maximum awards range from $5,000-$8,000, depending on funding availability.

The next round of funding, 2025 Spring Capacity Support, is now available!

Funded Projects:

OrganizationProject Title
Beaverhead Watershed CommitteeBuilding Organizational Structure and Integrity
Bitterroot Water PartnershipCapitalizing on Momentum: Strategic Planning + Connecting With Streamside Landowners
Lake Helena Watershed GroupBuilding a Foundation for the Lake Helena Watershed Group
Lolo Watershed GroupEstablishing Lolo Watershed Group as the Local Leader in Protecting and Restoring Lolo Creek and its Watershed
Lower Clark Fork Watershed GroupPrivate Landowner Engagement & Project Development
Musselshell Watershed CoalitionMusselshell Watershed Coalition Strategic Plan
Sun River Watershed GroupBuilding Capacity for Organizational Resilience
The Watershed Education NetworkCommunity Engagement in the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

OrganizationProject Title
Big Hole Watershed CommitteeUpland and Forest Health Restoration Program Development
Bitter Root Water ForumImproved Sustainability and Increased Impact Through Staffing Communications + True Program Costs
Blackfoot ChallengePrescribed Fire Foundations
Gallatin Watershed CouncilOrganizational Re-Branding
Kootenai River NetworkKRN Website Modernization and Transboundary Education Project
Musselshell Watershed CoalitionEstablishing a Cooperative Weed Management Area
Sun River Watershed GroupOrganizational Capacity and Improved Outreach

Purpose

The purpose of this funding is to fill critical capacity gaps, enabling local watershed conservation organizations to more sustainably and effectively pursue targeted conservation goals identified within their communities. Projects must directly relate to community-led solutions using the Watershed Approach to conservation, and must also demonstrate a strong connection between organizational or community capacity and improved watershed health.

Eligibility

Watershed conservation organizations that are supporting local communities to advance community-based, locally led conservation using the Watershed Approach to conservation are eligible. This includes watershed groups; conservation, irrigation, and water quality districts; non-profits; forest collaboratives; Tribally led nonprofits; and Tribal government agencies. Federal agencies, state agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities are not eligible. 

Thank you to our Funders

Current

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation logo
High Stakes Foundation logo

Previously

The Kendeda Fund logo
Mosaic logo
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation logo
Cinnabar Foundation logo
High Stakes Foundation logo
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation logo

Questions?

Please contact Executive Director Amy Seaman at info@mtwatersheds.org with any questions, and to discuss your funding ideas.