Department Of Commerce

The Rural Tourism Asset Grant Program supports one-time, stand-alone projects that create long term tourism improvements in rural communities. TAG provides up to $75,000 to help projects that strengthen rural communities by enhancing visitor experiences with amenities, improving tourism assets and providing economic growth. Guidelines and applications will be posted in the spring of 2026.

The following are eligible to apply for TAG:

  • An economic development organization;
  • Local governments, including city governments, county governments and consolidated governments;
  • Tribal governments;
  • A non-profit organization in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State (SOS), if required by Montana law.

Urban and Overvisited Designations Dashboard (SB 409)