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Montana to apply for almost $7M as federal government approves “Digital Opportunity Plan”

While the state works on their digital opportunity planning, they’re also hoping to receive approval soon to begin taking grant applications for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, (BEAD)— the program that will provide the almost $629 million for further broadband infrastructure.

Extended Deadline: Accepting Applications: Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program

A total of $8 million will be awarded to evaluated applicants who meet program guidelines.

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Grants for Small Towns and Rural Areas Focus on Enhancing Civic Life

A new philanthropic organization will roll out $10 million in grants to rural communities and small towns in 2024, funding projects aimed at enhancing civic participation.

Tax expert: Montana’s tax system ‘in serious trouble,’ hurts homeowners

“Taxes have been shifted unfairly to residential property, and they’ve been shifted away from the other properties,” said Dan Bucks, a nationally recognized expert on taxation. “Homeowners and renters are paying taxes that they shouldn’t be asked to pay – taxes that belong instead to various corporate and business classes of properties.”

Save the Date: 2024 Montana Downtown & Main Street Conference – 10/23-25 – Bozeman, Livingston

The annual Montana Downtown & Main Street Conference is open to Main Street and downtown district promoters, elected officials, city staff and planners, architects, engineers, property owners, business owners, chambers of commerce and anyone interested in promoting and revitalizing downtowns and Main Streets.

Nation’s ‘largest’ rail investment entices Montana passenger rail advocates

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday made $2.4 billion available to help local railroads modernize both freight and passenger rail infrastructure, and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority may consider several projects.

Senator Jon Tester Secures Nearly $7 Million to Bring High Speed Internet to Underserved Communities in Montana

Tester worked with five Republicans and four Democrats to negotiate the IIJA and was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation to vote for the bill.

Accepting Applications: Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program

The Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program creates a public-private partnership between the State of Montana and local economic development organizations (EDOs). It will award funding to EDOs to create new or support existing revolving loan fund programs that help businesses in local economies across Montana.

GFDA Top Ten for 3-30-24

I’m headed back to DC Monday to meet with federal leaders in our continued effort to bring more resources to Great Falls and the surrounding 13-county rural and tribal region.

Happy Easter!

Brett

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