Regional Assistance Program

Regional Assistance Program Guidelines (PDF)

The 2023 Montana Legislature directed the Montana Department of Commerce (“Department”) to establish a Regional Assistance Program (“RAP” or “Program”) by enacting Section 1(d) of SB 540. The Program is intended to assist the Regional Nonprofit Tourism Corporations (“Regions”) and Convention and Visitor Bureaus (“CVBs”) to: (i) build additional capacity; (ii) coordinate with the Department’s Destination MT Division (“Division”) on tourism strategies; (iii) collectively develop and enhance Rural and Under-visited tourism opportunities, including asset development and collaborative promotion, to increase visitor commerce; and (iv) generate community revenue for the benefit of local economies.

Resources for Applicants:

• Please refer to the Regional Assistance Program Guidelines for an introduction to the RAP, eligibility, and the application process.
• Apply for the Regional Assistance Program HERE.
• Application process is open until May 20, 2024.
• Instructions to creating an OKTA Account.