Montana Department of Commerce
State of Montana
Administers business development, tourism promotion, community and housing programs, and distributes state and federal grants, loans and technical assistance to Montana businesses and local governments.
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Programs & Incentives
Established by the 2005 Legislature and funded from the Coal Severance Tax Trust Fund, reimbursing local governments and economic development organizations for job-creation projects on behalf of businesses.
Program detailsReimburses employers, through local governments and economic development organizations, for training Montana workers to fill newly created primary sector jobs.
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Seven days to 26 October 2026
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