Boulder pursuing ‘Montana Main Street’ grant

A comprehensive plan for the future of Boulder’s downtown could come out of a grant application currently in the works. Speaking to a group of about a dozen Boulder business owners July 25, Jefferson Local Development Corporation’s Micky Zurcher explained Montana Main Street grant applications are due August 15. 

Under a proposed application, Boulder would ask for funding to hire a consultant to develop a master plan focused on business and economic development. If approved as requested, the grant would be for $20,000 from the state matched by $5000 from the JLDC, she said. Zurcher noted the consultant would help the community envision the future appearance of Main Street and the types of businesses the community hopes to attract.