MontPIRG is dedicated to affecting tangible, positive change through educating and empowering the next generation of civic leaders. MontPIRG is a student-directed, student-funded, non-partisan, non-profit, grassroots advocacy organization based on the University of Montana campus. THE MONTPIRG LEADERSHIP FUND IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AND MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIC LEADERS. THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, WE EMPOWER CITIZENS TO BE A STRONG VOICE FOR A CLEAN AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT, OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT, AND STRONG CONSUMER PROTECTIONS.