# FEMA Funds Montana Disaster Recovery Projects

FEMA has approved over **$2.4 million** in funding to support Montana's recovery from recent disasters, including nearly **$1.8 million** allocated for Public Assistance projects and more than **$621,000** awarded through the Fire Management Assistance Grant program for wildfire suppression related to the Poverty Flats Fire. These funds will facilitate critical infrastructure repairs such as water treatment plant restoration, utility pole and transformer replacement, and wildfire response efforts. This funding presents procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in utilities, construction, and emergency services within Montana, particularly in cities like Billings and Missoula.

- **Why this matters:** The funding enables state and local agencies to accelerate disaster recovery and resilience efforts, creating demand for specialized contractors in infrastructure repair and wildfire management.
- Contractors with expertise in utility infrastructure, emergency response, and wildfire suppression should evaluate opportunities arising from these grants.
- Procurement professionals should coordinate with Montana Disaster and Emergency Services and local entities like the City of Billings to align contracting strategies with funded projects.
- This funding underscores ongoing federal support for disaster resilience, signaling potential for future procurement in similar emergency management domains.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Montana Disaster and Emergency Services
- City of Billings
- Northern Lights, Inc.
- Ravalli County Electric Cooperative

### Sources
- [FEMA Approves More than $2.4 Million in Funding to Help Montana Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260928/fema-approves-more-24-million-funding-help-montana-recover-recent-disasters) - FEMA