Coal Board
The Coal Board provides financial assistance in the form of grants to enable local jurisdictions to adequately provide for the expansion of public services or facilities needed as a direct consequence of coal development activities, including coal mines or coal-using energy complexes, or resulting from a major decline in those activities.
Board Background
* For administrative purposes only the Coal Board is attached to the Montana Department of Commerce.
* Created in 1975 with the adoption of the Coal Severance Tax through Senate Bill 87.
* As a consequence of large-scale development of coals mines and coal-using complexes the purpose of the Board is to assist local governmental units.
* Assistance with funding to local communities experiencing impact from coal mining with funding to meet the escalating costs of adequate governmental services and facilities.
Coal Board Contacts:
Ellen Hanpa, Administrative Officer
Linda Stangland, Program Assistant
PO Box 200523 - 301 S Park Street - 2nd floor
Helena, MT 59620-0523
Phone: 406-841-2789 or 841-2782
Fax: 406-841-2771
