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Montana Department of Commerce details bed-tax programs, awards and priorities for biennium
The deputy director outlined that Commerce has implemented new programs created by the 2023 Legislature, such as the State Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLPA) and recently launched grant programs funded from lodging facility-use taxes. Rambo offered contact information and told the committee staff would provide links to Commerce’s marketing plans and additional materials.
Montana lawmakers hear requests for $22.5 million in historic‑preservation grants as lodging‑tax share shifts
The program is a state competitive grant source used for preservation, renovation and limited adaptive reuse of historic sites and history museums across Montana. The legislature makes the final funding decisions; Commerce’s ranked list is advisory.
Have a research idea? We want to hear from YOU! Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
We’re interested in projects that are statewide in scope or offer a local case study with lessons that others across Montana can learn from, whether that’s through successes, challenges, or innovative approaches.
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