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Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) Planning Grant Program

Administered by Montana Department of Commerce · Montana

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Planning projects that yield economic impact for rural communities
  • 2Focus on rural economic development
  • 3Matching grants available
  • 4Economic development planning efforts

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) Planning Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) Planning Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.