Congressman Denny Rehberg

WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today the U.S. Department of Commerce has cleared the way for $289,867 in grants to fund economic development projects across Montana.  Four projects across Montana will receive these grants.

“As local economies continue to grow throughout Montana, it’s important to improve services offered in the communities,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  “Economic development grants are essential to bolstering economic development in Montana.

These grants support development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS).  The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.

Montana grants include:

·       $154,200 for Kootenai Business Park Industrial District in Libby

·       $47,667 for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation

·       $44,000 for the Blackfoot Tribal Business Council in Browning

·       $44,000 for the Crow Tribe

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