2026 MISSOURI RIVER COUNTRY GRANT RECIPIENTS

Inspired by these projects and want to know if your project is a good fit for our program? Contact us at grants@mthistory.org

Check out our project in grantees in Missouri River Country from the past two cycles and be sure to visit our past grantees page to see which projects have made a historic impact in your area in years past.


Fort Peck Fine Arts Council, “Fort Peck Theatre Truss Heel Replacement”, Glasgow, $15,000 Grant: The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council will use grant funds for a critical structural preservation project at the Historic Fort Peck Theatre: replacement of the heel connections on the roof trusses. Learn more about the organization at fptheatre@nemont.net


McCone County Museum, “Pioneer Buildings & Artifacts signage,” Circle, $5,000 Grant: The McCone County Museum will create several signs that interpret outdoor exhibits featured at the museum. Learn more about the organization at https://mcconecountymt.com/museum.


The Heritage and Cultural Foundation, “Steve Fork Cemetery,” Sand Springs, $10,000 Grant: The Heritage and Cultural Foundation of Garfield County will build a fence around the historic Steve’s Fork Cemetery to better preserve the monuments.


McCone County Library, “Oral Histories,” Circle, $9,000 Grant: The McCone County Library will use interview and transcribe stories from community members in Circle, Montana and the surrounding area. Learn more about the organization at https://mcconecountylibrary.org/.


Wolf Point Area Museum, “Interior Paint Project,” Wolf Point, $10,000 Grant: The Wolf Point Area Museum will insolate and paint the interior of their museum to better display exhibits for the public. Learn more about the organization at https://www.facebook.com/wolfpointmuseum/.


IS YOUR PROJECT NEXT?

We hope that you’re inspired by some of the projects we’ve funded over the years. If you have questions about how your project can be next, let’s talk!

Questions about Grants from the Foundation? Contact us at grants@mthistory.org or call (406) 449-3770