Montana Rangeland Improvement Loan Program

Low-interest DNRC loans for Montana farmers and ranchers to improve and develop rangeland: stock water tanks, cross fencing, grazing systems, reseeding, mechanical restoration and weed management. Loans run up to 10 years with annual payments, and applications are taken year-round.

• Montana resident engaged in farming or ranching with the expertise to make the loan practical

• Rangeland improvements constructed, developed and operated in Montana

3. 25% current rate (set by DNRC Director, adjusted annually); max $100,000; max 10-year term, annual installments.

Published amounts: Current interest rate = 3.25%; Maximum loan amount = $100,000; Repayment is scheduled for a maximum of ten years with annual installments

Two-part application: Part 1 Rangeland Improvement Application (conservation plan, project plan and budget, environmental review); Part 2 Loan Security Application (financial disclosures, security). Help: State Rangeland Coordinator dnrcmtrangelands@mt.gov.

Deadline text on the page: Loan applications are accepted by the DNRC at any time of the year.