Bill > HJ28

This joint resolution requests the Legislative Council to assign an interim committee to conduct a comprehensive study on federal grant opportunities in Montana. The study aims to identify federal grant funding opportunities available to state, tribal, and local government entities since 2020, assess which opportunities are currently utilized, underutilized, or unused, and evaluate the reasons behind successful and unsuccessful grant acquisitions. The resolution specifically seeks to investigate potential disparities faced by small, tribal, and rural government entities in accessing federal grants compared to larger and more urban entities. The interim committee will collaborate with various stakeholders, including executive agencies, tribal governments, local government representatives, and federal government representatives, to gather input and develop strategies to enhance grant acquisition across different levels of government. The study must be completed before September 15, 2026, and the final results, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations, will be reported to the 70th Legislature to help improve access to federal grant opportunities throughout Montana.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2825