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Learning Experiences

Our team offers a variety of workshops, events, and resources to help you understand state of the outdoor industry, and ways to get your community projects funded. Here are a few ways to get involved.

Get Grant Ready

Learn how to “Get Grant Ready” in this free workshop, open to all — co-hosted by Outdoor Community Partners and the Heart of the Rockies Initiative.

This workshop provides you with a templated framework to help you secure funding and launch your project. We’ll help you develop the key elements of an effective proposal: 

  • Defined project concept
  • Clear statement of need 
  • Outlined approach, activities, and timeline 
  • Defensible budget
  • Tangible impacts
Group discussion at round table.
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Engagement Strategies & Webinars

Co-hosted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, and Outdoor Community Partners (OCP), this series aims to highlight successful projects, share best practices, and foster collaboration to address challenges in creating, building, and sustaining Montana’s outdoor recreation experiences. Each webinar builds on the 2023 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit workshops, featuring success stories from Montana communities, interactive discussions, and practical takeaways

Events

We host virtual and in person events throughout the year. Check out our events page below to see the calendar. 

Calendar