HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – Last week, Governor Steve Bullock announced an additional $25 million in COVID-19 aid for businesses. This aid included multiple grants with one specifically dedicated to Montana meat processors.
The Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant is set to provide a total of $2 million in aid. All eligible meat processors who apply may receive up to $150,000 in assistance.
Montana Department of Agriculture Director Ben Thomas said, “With increased demand on both the national supply chain and our local food systems, it’s time to invest in in-state meat processing. These grants give our producers an opportunity to shift their operations, so they can access new markets, and we can keep quality Montana raised meat here in Montana.”
The deadline to apply for the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant is July 2.
For more information visit covidreliefmt.org/submit.
