Growth Through Agriculture November 1 2019
Can you apply?
This grant is for Montana agricultural producers and businesses seeking to strengthen or diversify Montana's agricultural industry. Eligible applicants can use funds for equipment purchases, construction, advertising, promotion, and engineering consultant services. Projects must involve new agricultural products or processes.
Geographic scope is limited to Montana. The program was administered by the Agriculture Development Council attached to the Department of Agriculture. This particular application period closed November 1, 2019.
This grant is for Montana agricultural producers and businesses seeking to strengthen or diversify Montana's agricultural industry. Eligible applicants can use funds for equipment purchases, construction, advertising, promotion, and engineering consultant services. Projects must involve new agricultural products or processes.
Geographic scope is limited to Montana. The program was administered by the Agriculture Development Council attached to the Department of Agriculture. This particular application period closed November 1, 2019.
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 2020 (July 2019 – June 2020).* 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 www.sbdc.mt.gov by September 1, 2019 for the best possible assistance. Critical Dates Time* Event Venue June 10, 2019 Post Funding Opportunity www.gta.mt.gov & www.fundingmt.org August 14, 2019 10:00 am Webinar Webinar – Click Join Skype Meeting on the day of the webinar to participate. To join by phone: 406-444-4647 Conference ID: 574988 If you are asked for a pin number, do not enter one, just stay on the line and you will be joined to the audio for the webinar. October 8, 2019 1:00 pm Open Question and Answer Call #1 Conference Call: Call in number: 406-444-4647 Conference ID: 574988 If you are asked for a pin number, do not enter one, just stay on the line and you will be joined to the audio for the webinar. October 22, 2019 10:00 am Open Question and Answer Call #2 Conference Call: Call in number: 406-444-4647 Conference ID: 574988 If you are asked for a pin number, do not enter one, just stay on the line and you will be joined to the audio for the webinar. October 27, 2019 5:00 pm Deadline for Material Verification www.fundingmt.org November 1, 2019 2:00 pm
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for Montana agricultural producers and businesses seeking to strengthen or diversify Montana's agricultural industry. Eligible applicants can use funds for equipment purchases, construction, advertising, promotion, and engineering consultant services. Projects must involve new agricultural products or processes.
Geographic scope is limited to Montana. The program was administered by the Agriculture Development Council attached to the Department of Agriculture. This particular application period closed November 1, 2019.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 👤 Tina Bateman
- 📧 gta@mt.gov
- 📞 406-444-0134
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