Food and Agriculture Development Center Funding SFY2022-2023
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This grant is for agricultural organizations and businesses seeking technical assistance and funding to strengthen Montana's food and agriculture sector. Eligible applicants include Montana farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs developing value-added products, farm-based renewable energy ventures, and other agricultural businesses. The program focuses on increasing market capacity for both in-state and out-of-state sales through specialized technical assistance provided by designated Food and Agriculture Development Centers.
Activities supported include technical assistance programs, business development services, and support for value-added agricultural product development. Funding may be allocated over two years, with potential renewal beyond the initial period.
This grant is for agricultural organizations and businesses seeking technical assistance and funding to strengthen Montana's food and agriculture sector. Eligible applicants include Montana farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs developing value-added products, farm-based renewable energy ventures, and other agricultural businesses. The program focuses on increasing market capacity for both in-state and out-of-state sales through specialized technical assistance provided by designated Food and Agriculture Development Centers.
Activities supported include technical assistance programs, business development services, and support for value-added agricultural product development. Funding may be allocated over two years, with potential renewal beyond the initial period.
Program description
AUTHORIZATION This program is authorized under the Montana food and agriculture development program www.foodandag.mt.gov as established in MCA 80-11-901 and is overseen by the Agriculture Development Council (Council) as described in MCA 90-9-202. PROGRAM PURPOSE The purpose of the Montana Food and Agriculture Development Center Program (FADC) is to increase the capacity of Montana’s farmers, ranchers and other agricultural entrepreneurs to serve both in- and out-of-state markets for food, farm-based renewable energy and other value-added agricultural products. FADCs provide specialized technical assistance to Montana’s farmers, ranchers and value-added food, farm-derived renewable energy and other businesses that add value to agricultural products and resources. AVAILABLE FUNDS Montana Department of Agriculture anticipates approximately $1,200,000 for the two-year period of this grant.Thereis no maximum or minimum request amount, butMDA does plan to award multiple awards from these funds. Additional funds will be allocated, if available, should an award be approved for renewal beyond the initial two years of this opportunity. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND ACTIVITIES
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Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for agricultural organizations and businesses seeking technical assistance and funding to strengthen Montana's food and agriculture sector. Eligible applicants include Montana farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs developing value-added products, farm-based renewable energy ventures, and other agricultural businesses. The program focuses on increasing market capacity for both in-state and out-of-state sales through specialized technical assistance provided by designated Food and Agriculture Development Centers.
Activities supported include technical assistance programs, business development services, and support for value-added agricultural product development. Funding may be allocated over two years, with potential renewal beyond the initial period.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 👤 Aly Townsend
- 📧 a.townsend@mt.gov
- 📞 406-444-5424
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