Growth Through Agriculture December 2022
Can you apply?
This grant is for Montana-based agricultural businesses and farms seeking funding to strengthen and diversify the state's agricultural industry. Eligible activities include equipment purchases, construction, advertising/promotion, and consultant services for engineering projects. Contact the Agriculture Development Council or local Food and Agriculture Development Centers to determine project eligibility and get application support.
The program provides grants and loans to develop new agricultural products and processes. Businesses must be based in Montana and demonstrate how their project supports agricultural development. The program has limited annual funding and accepts applications only once per fiscal year.
This grant is for Montana-based agricultural businesses and farms seeking funding to strengthen and diversify the state's agricultural industry. Eligible activities include equipment purchases, construction, advertising/promotion, and consultant services for engineering projects. Contact the Agriculture Development Council or local Food and Agriculture Development Centers to determine project eligibility and get application support.
The program provides grants and loans to develop new agricultural products and processes. Businesses must be based in Montana and demonstrate how their project supports agricultural development. The program has limited annual funding and accepts applications only once per fiscal year.
Program description
The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program is a grant and loan program established by the Montana Legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s agricultural industry through the development of new agricultural products and processes. Examples of eligible project activities involve equipment purchases, construction costs, advertising and promotion, and consultant services for engineering. The GTA program is administered by the Agriculture Development Council (Council) which is attached to the Department of Agriculture. *Please NOTE – this will be the only application deadline for Growth Through Agriculture for fiscal year 2021 (July 2020 – June 2021).* It is recommended that you begin working on your application as early as possible. For assistance in planning your project and working on your application, please contact your local Food and Agriculture Development Center Network www.foodandag.mt.gov or Small Business Development Center sbdc.mt.gov by September 1, 2020 for the best possible assistance. Critical Dates Time* Event Venue July 22, 2020 Post Funding Opportunity www.gta.mt.gov & funding.mt.gov Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:00 PM Open Question and Answer Call #1 Join Zoom Meeting or +1 406 444 9999 Meeting ID: 960 306 7171 Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:00 PM Open Question and Answer Call #2 Join Zoom Meeting or +1 406 444 9999 Meeting ID: 960 306 7171 Monday, November 23, 2020 1:00 pm Open Question and Answer Call #3 Join Zoom Meeting or +1 406 444 9999 Meeting ID: 960 306 7171 Monday, November 30, 2020 5:00 pm Deadline for Material Verification funding.mt.gov Monday, December 7, 2020 2:00 pm
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for Montana-based agricultural businesses and farms seeking funding to strengthen and diversify the state's agricultural industry. Eligible activities include equipment purchases, construction, advertising/promotion, and consultant services for engineering projects. Contact the Agriculture Development Council or local Food and Agriculture Development Centers to determine project eligibility and get application support.
The program provides grants and loans to develop new agricultural products and processes. Businesses must be based in Montana and demonstrate how their project supports agricultural development. The program has limited annual funding and accepts applications only once per fiscal year.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 👤 Bailey Kaskie
- 📧 Bailey.Kaskie@mt.gov
- 📞 406-444-0134
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