HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Governor Greg Gianforte has launched a $7.5 million Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in value-added agricultural products across the state and strengthen the industry.
From now until December 15th, the program is accepting concept papers which will be reviewed and ranked by a panel of agricultural industry representatives. Select applicants will be invited to submit a full application for funding by February 2022, after which the ARPA Economic Transformation, Stabilization and Workforce Development Advisory Commission will consider final funding recommendations.
All grant requests through the program require a funding match to assure commitment from grant recipients. Applicants may apply for awards up to $150,000 with a 1:1 match; awards from $150,001 to $300,000 with a 2:1 match; or awards from $300,001 to $450,000 with a 3:1 match.
Interested parties can visit agr.mt.gov/arpagrants to view program guidelines and apply.
Courtesy of the Montana Department of Agriculture
