Montana Main Street Program to accept grant applications beginning September 1, 2015

The Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division will begin accepting Montana Main Street project grant applications for the FY 2016 application cycle on September 1, 2015. The Montana Main Street Program guidelines can be accessed at http://mtmainstreet.mt.gov/application.mcpx.

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Great American Main Street Awards

The Great American Main Street Awards competition is now open to all Nationally Accredited Main Street Programs.

Applications will be judged on overall strength of the Main Street in creating an exciting place to live, work, play and visit; demonstrated success of the Four-Point Approach, with a focus on economic impacts; commitment to historic preservation; active involvement of public and private sectors; and participation of multiple groups, entities and individuals. Applications due July 31.

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