The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6 awarded a $5.33 million Formula Grant to the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety federal grant program (CFDA 15.611). The grant will protect up to 500,000 acres of priority wildlife habitats in Montana through 30 to 40 year conservation leases. As outlined in the grant program description, funding will support projects to restore, conserve, manage and enhance wild birds, mammals and their habitats. The period of performance is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027. The sub-awardee, Montana Department of Public Health, will support delivery of products and services under the grant.