Montana Department of Commerce Awards New Grants to Enhance Rural Tourism

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $8.75 million of grant funding will be distributed to seven pilot communities to increase economic vibrancy and tourism appeal, enhance destination resiliency and diversify tourism-related assets and infrastructure. The grant funding is provided through Commerce’s new Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program.

“Visitation provides a significant impact to towns and communities across our state,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “Through the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program, these communities will understand more ways to diversify their economic portfolios, improve the quality of life for local residents and provide unique experiences for visitors to discover.”