[Montana] New project aimed at easing state poverty

from KRTV

HELENA The state is launching a one-point-five (m) million dollar project aimed at teaching low-income families how to dig themselves out of poverty.
The project is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of Montanans on public assistance programs, and make sure they don't remain in poverty after becoming self-sufficient.

Officials hope to do that by teaching families about finances, credit options, predatory lending, the benefits of savings accounts or how to open a new business. Job training and help at becoming a homeowner could also be offered.

The state health department is asking groups to submit proposals for potential services by June 29th. Officials hope to start offering them in August.

The state will pay for the project with part of a "high-performance bonus" it received from the federal government for helping families on temporary assistance find jobs.