Department of Commerce

Montana Main Street Program

Application Information

The Montana Main Street Program consists of two types of designation:
1) Fully designated communities and 2) Affiliate communities.

Designated Communities must hire at least a part-time paid executive director and must have more than 5,000 residents. Designated communities receive on-site technical training delivered by the National Main Street Center.

Affiliate Communities are those with fewer than 5,000 residents. There is no requirement to hire a paid director. However, affiliate communities do not receive on-site technical training. Instead, the purpose of the affiliate program is to provide educational and networking opportunities for rural communities.

Requirements for Affiliate Communities (Word Format)
Requirements for Affiliate Communities (Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)

Application for Affiliate Communities (Word Format)
Application for Affiliate Communities (Adobe Acrobat PDF Format)