Commerce Allocates Grant Funding to Coal-Impacted Areas

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $1.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to five Montana areas to support vital public safety and development projects in coal-impacted places. The funding was allocated to these communities by the Montana Coal Board.Big Horn County will receive $108,000 for upgrades and window replacement for the Big Horn County Library as well as $200,000 for the purchase of two road graders. The City of Hardin will receive $60,000 for the purchase of a sewer/stormwater inspection camera system and Hardin Public Schools will receive $300,000 for a bus loop improvement at Crow Agency Schools.“Commerce is proud to support the people who live in Montana’s coal country,” said Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio.

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