The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded nearly $500,000 through its Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) grant program to support economic development across the state. In Glasgow, Blend 10 Properties received $10,000 for a preliminary engineering report, while the Judith River Foundation in Malta was granted $30,000 for an architectural report. Additionally, Spika Design & Manufacturing in Lewistown will use $30,000 to prepare plans for a facility expansion. The ORE program aims to help rural communities advance planning projects that foster job creation and long-term economic growth, ensuring sustainable development in Montana’s rural areas.
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