2026 SOUTHEAST MONTANA 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
Enjoy these brief profiles on all of our grantees in Southeast Montana from the past two cycles and visit our past grantees page to see which projects have made a historic impact in your area in years past!
Western Heritage Center, “Western Heritage Center Exterior Preservation Study”, Billings, $8,000 Grant: The Western Heritage Center will use grant funds to hire a preservation specialist to assess the condition of the exterior sandstone masonry of its historic building, identify areas of deterioration and develop a list of recommended repairs. Learn more about this organization at www.ywhc.org
Powder River Historical Society, “Reynolds Fight Exhibit Upgrade,” Broadus, $7,500 Grant: The Powder River Historical Society will create an updated exhibit displaying a 3-D print of the monument that commemorates the famous Reynolds Battle from 1876. Learn more about the organization at https://www.powderriverhistory.com/.
Carter County Geological Society, “Educator’s Guide to Eastern Montana Museums,” Ekalaka, $10,000 Grant: During the 3rd year of the Carter County Geological Societies multi-year award, they will work with partners to build education trunks that tie to the new curriculum available to teachers. They plan to finish these trunks by fall 2026 so teachers can pilot the lessons in the 2026/27 school year. These resources will enable teachers across Eastern Montana to better integrate local, rural heritage into their day-to-day classrooms. Learn more about this organization at https://cartercountymuseum.org.
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