The Foundation for Montana History awarded a $15,000 grant to the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council for critical structural preservation work.
The Foundation for Montana History, a nonprofit based in Helena, announced its largest ever grant cycle this week, awarding over $255,000 to communities across Montana. This includes a $15,000 grant to the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council to fund a critical structural preservation project at the historic Fort Peck Theatre, including replacement of the heel connections on the roof trusses.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Fort Peck Theatre is an iconic cultural landmark in northeastern Montana, having opened in 1934 as part of the New Deal-era Fort Peck Dam project. This grant funding will help ensure the continued preservation of the theatre, which serves as a hub for performing arts and community events in the region.
THE DETAILS
The Foundation for Montana History's grant program has provided over $2.1 million in funding for community-based history and preservation projects across the state since 2012. This year, the foundation awarded grants to 26 different projects, including seven first-time recipients. The $15,000 grant to the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council will specifically support a truss heel replacement project at the historic Fort Peck Theatre.
The Foundation for Montana History announced its largest ever grant cycle this week.
The foundation has provided over $2.1 million in funding since starting its grant program in 2012.