Foundation Funds Theatre Repairs

The Foundation for Montana History announced its largest ever grant cycle this week, awarding over $255,000 to communities across Montana, including the Fort Peck Theatre. The foundation is a nonprofit based in Helena that raises private funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives. Since starting the grant program in 2012, they have placed over $2.1million into history and preservation projects.

The Foundation grants up to $15,000 per project. This year, funding supports projects from Mineral to Valley Counties and includes seven first-time foundation grant recipients. Twenty-six projects were funded, including a truss heel replacement project at the Fort Peck Theatre.

“The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council will use grant funds for a critical structural preservation project at the Historic Fort Peck Theatre,” said a press release, “including replacement of the heel connections on the roof trusses.” The total award was 15,000.

For a complete list of 2026 grantees, visit mthistory.org.