Montana Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Montana's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (wildfire, flood, severe storm, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Montana hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | July–September | ||||||||||||
| Flood | April–June | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Wildfire — typically July–September in Montana.
- Flood — typically April–June in Montana.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Montana.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in Montana.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Montana disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Montana hazard season FAQ
When is wildfire season in Montana?
In Montana, wildfire season typically runs July–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Montana?
In Montana, flood season typically runs April–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Montana?
In Montana, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in Montana?
In Montana, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.