Funds Available In Future Fisheries Program
The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is Nov. 15. Approximately $400,000 is available for the winter grant cycle. The goal of the program is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve Montana’s wild fish habitat. Projects can be located on private or public property but must benefit a public fishery. Each project is assessed by an independent review panel, and final funding decisions are made by the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
To learn more about FFIP and to download the grant application form, go to the FFIP website, email FWPFFIP@mt.gov or call the Fisheries Division at 406-565-6995.
Completed FFIP applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 15 and should be sent electronically to FWPFFIP@ mt.gov. Paper applications can be sent to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Fisheries Habitat Bureau, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.
In addition, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel is seeking a current high school student to fill a two-year term. FWP’s Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants approximately $1 million annually for projects to improve and restore Montana’s wild fish habitats. The 14-member citizen review panel meets twice a year to review proposals and recommend projects to the Fish and Wildlife Commission for funding.
The commitment includes bi-annual proposal review and meeting attendance in mid-June and mid-December. This is a volunteer position, but travel and per diem are provided.
For more information, contact Bailey Duxbury at 406-565-6995 or FWPFFIP@ mt.gov or visit the website svc.mt.gov/ gov/boards/ and use the dropdown for the Future Fisheries Review Panel. Applications are located at http://svc.mt.gov/gov/ boards/apply.aspx and the position is open until filled.
