Commerce Awards $8.75 Million to Seven Montana Communities for Tourism Success
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $8.75 million of grant funding will be distributed to seven pilot communities to increase economic vibrancy and tourism appeal, enhance destination resiliency and diversify tourism-related assets and infrastructure. The grant funding is provided through the second round of Commerce’s Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program.
“Tourism significantly impacts towns and communities across the state,” said Mandy Rambo, acting director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “The Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program helps communities increase visitation appeal, which diversifies their economic opportunities and improves quality of life for local residents.”
To be considered for PCTGP funding, eligible applicants demonstrated community readiness, commitment, vision, goals and partnerships to aid in the long-term success of their plans.
“It’s gotten our community excited about the future,” said Joe Ungaretti, a steering committee member from Anaconda, which was a first-round recipient of the PCTGP grant. “This will be something that’s a great positive for our community, for our businesses and for recreationists around the state.”
The following communities will each receive $1.25 million of PCTGP grant funding within a two-year period, with the potential to receive $2.75 million over 60 months for these projects or plans:
“Tourism significantly impacts towns and communities across the state,” said Mandy Rambo, acting director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “The Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program helps communities increase visitation appeal, which diversifies their economic opportunities and improves quality of life for local residents.”
To be considered for PCTGP funding, eligible applicants demonstrated community readiness, commitment, vision, goals and partnerships to aid in the long-term success of their plans.
“It’s gotten our community excited about the future,” said Joe Ungaretti, a steering committee member from Anaconda, which was a first-round recipient of the PCTGP grant. “This will be something that’s a great positive for our community, for our businesses and for recreationists around the state.”
The following communities will each receive $1.25 million of PCTGP grant funding within a two-year period, with the potential to receive $2.75 million over 60 months for these projects or plans:
- Hardin: “Big Horn Tourism Breakthrough”
- Choteau: “Celebrating our Heritage, Cultivating our Future”
- Fort Benton: “Destination Fort Benton Tourism and Recreation”
- Glasgow: “Explore Glasgow: Trails, Events Pavilion and Sports Hub”
- Glendive: “A Thriving Tourism Hub for All”
- Tribal Tourism Region: “Indigenous Experience: People, Places and Pathways”
- Red Lodge: “Tourism Development Project”
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