New funding is now available for local watershed conservation organization personnel, including staff, board members, and Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) members, for professional development opportunities directly related to reducing and preventing nonpoint source pollution in 2025.
The MWCC Watershed Fund provides funding to assist our community-based watershed conservation partners with expenses for professional development opportunities related to natural resource conservation and watershed health, including organizational capacity to achieve conservation goals. This may include attending trainings, conferences, and workshops on a wide range of topics. Funding criteria vary from year to year, depending on funding source(s).
Funding is available on a rolling basis depending on availability and is disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Award amounts are typically $500 or less, but MWCC does consider financial need and the reality that some of our watershed conservation partners in more remote parts of Montana have higher travel costs.
Purpose
The purpose of this funding is to allow community-based watershed conservation organizations to acquire skills and knowledge relevant to natural resource conservation and watershed health.
Who Qualifies for Support?
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.
Current Funding
2025 Professional Development Support is available for Big Sky Watershed Corps Members and Host Sites implementing DEQ-approved Watershed Restoration Plans!
Thank you to our Funders
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Questions?
Please contact Executive Director Amy Seaman at director@mtwatersheds.org with any questions, and to discuss your funding ideas.