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Laurel URA notes potential brownfield study; $75,000 rural grant with 10% match available

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The URA recorded a potential brownfield study at a local dry cleaner and noted a rural grant opportunity offering $75,000 with a 10% match through Beartooth RC&D; Big Sky EDA and Beartooth RC&D resources and small-business training were also mentioned.

Agency minutes from Feb. 23 note a potential brownfield study at the dry cleaner in Laurel and identify a rural grant opportunity to support the work. The minutes state the grant would offer $75,000 with a required 10% local match, and attendees were referred to Beartooth RC&D for information.

In the same update, the minutes list that Big Sky Economic Development Authority and Beartooth RC&D have opened the Space to Place grant for submissions and that both organizations post job openings and training opportunities on their websites. The URA recorded that Beartooth RC&D also offers a small-business training program.

The minutes do not record whether the URA approved applying for the brownfield grant or assigned staff to lead an application. The agency suggested interested parties contact Beartooth RC&D for details about eligibility and match requirements.