Commissioners' Administrative Public Meeting April 28, 2026

The Missoula County Commissioners held an administrative public meeting on April 28, 2026, during which they discussed and approved the 2026 Impact Grant contracts. This rural grant program supports community-driven projects aimed at enhancing quality of life in rural areas of the county. For 2026, eight projects across six communities were funded, with grants ranging from $2,000 to $4,000. Projects included improvements to public gardens, safety upgrades to Little League fields, site enhancements at community centers, food bank outreach capabilities, native plant gardens, library renovations, and new sports equipment for schools. The commissioners collectively approved all eight grant contracts, noting increased interest with 23 applications received this year, the highest to date, and expressed satisfaction with the program's ongoing improvements.