Montana Ghost Town License Plate Grant Application

Welcome to the Montana Ghost Town License Plate Grant application page! If you're working on a project focused on preserving Montana's rich historical legacy, we encourage you to apply for grant funding.

Thank you for your interest in the Montana Ghost Town License Plate Grant. A portion of the funds generated from the sale of Ghost Town license plates (25%) is set aside to support historic preservation projects throughout the state of Montana. The grant is available to groups focused on the preservation and/or stabilization of significant publicly-accessible historical buildings, or the creation or enhancement of historic interpretive or educational displays located within the state.

Please carefully review the qualifications below to ensure that your project is eligible for funding before submitting your application.

Eligible projects include:

• Preservation and/or Stabilization of Historical Buildings:
  The project must involve the preservation or stabilization of a significant, publicly accessible historical building within Montana.
• Creation or Enhancement of Historic Displays:
  The project must involve the creation or enhancement of historic interpretive or educational displays that will be located within Montana.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out the form below with the required details about your project. Or, see the Mail In Form information below if you prefer submitting a paper application.

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Applicant Information

Applicant

(Individual, group, state agency, county agency, local municipality, or 501 c 3 non-profit organization)

Applicant Telephone

Applicant E-mail

Applicant's Address

City

Zip

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Contact Information

Contact Person's Name

Contact Person's Telephone

Contact Person's E-mail

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Project Information

Project Title

Project Address

City

Zip

Grant Category

Preservation and/or stabilization, of a significant publicly-accessible historical building within the state of Montana.

Creation or enhancement of interpretive or educational display which will be located within the State of Montana.

Project Description

Narrative should include a proposed timeline with anticipated project completion date and budget. Please make this short and concise.

Photos

For preservation grants, photographs of the existing condition of the project are encouraged.Select multiple photos by shift clicking them, or cmd/option and clicking them.

Project Designs

For educational grants, detailed project designs are required. These can be computer generated or hand drawn, but with enough detail to clearly see what you are proposing for funding.

Building Assessments

If available, please attach copies of any historic building assessments, historic structures reports, or plans and specifications that may assist with the review of this project.

501 c 3 Designation Certification

Attach 501 c 3 designation certification, if applicable.

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Table and Estimated Cost/Completion Date

 

Grant Related Objectives	Estimated Cost	Anticipated Completion Date

Additional Tasks (Not covered by grant, if any)	Estimated Cost	Anticipated Completion Date

Grant Request Amount

(not to exceed $5,000)

Total Estimated Project Cost

(including grant funds)

Project Estimates (if available)

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. If awarded a Ghost Town License Plate Grant, I am fully aware that terms and conditions will be stipulated in a Grant Agreement executed with the GPA and that a grant informational sign provided by the GPA will be displayed throughout the project work funded under this grant.

 

Notes

• Administrative money will not be funded.
• 501 C 3 designated grant applicants will be given preference.
• Grants will be reviewed by the grant application committee and submitted to the GPA Board for final approval.
• Grants are awarded as license plate funding accrues. Funds are distributed to awarded applicants in a timely manner.
• You will be asked to submit a written report on the outcome, within 6 months, of completion of the project. Pictures are encouraged.

Mail in Form

If you prefer to mail in your application, you can download the cover letter and application below.

 Download Grant Application Cover Letter

 Download Grant Application

Contact information:
Garnet Preservation Association
Grant Committee
PO Box 18295
Missoula, Montana 59808

We're Here to Help!

We are excited to work with you in supporting Montana's historic projects. There is much work to be done, and your project could play an important role in preserving the history of our state.

Questions

Email contact: garnetghosttown@gmail.com