Opportunity Information
Title
FY22 Growth Through Agriculture Pre-Application
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.
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.)
Award Amounts:
Grants up to $50,000
Loans up to $100,000
Submission Deadline: October 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Priority Areas:
* Businesses expanding or investing in commodity processing infrastructure and distribution for local, regional, national and international supply chains.
* Projects utilizing new or innovative solutions to diversify, add value, or provide substantial growth opportunities and resiliency for Montana’s agricultural economy or food security.
Awarding Agency Name
Montana Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Tina Bateman
Agency Contact Phone
406-444-0134
Agency Contact Email
tina.bateman@mt.gov
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture
Departments
Subjects
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$0.00
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$150,000.00
Award Type
Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
Yes
Cash Match Requirement
100.00%
Other Funding Requirement
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Pre-Applications are required. After review, the Council will invite selected applicants to complete the full GTA application.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Carefully review the 2021 Program Guidance prior to starting your application to ensure eligibility and completeness.
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted
Additional Eligibility Information
Proposals for funding are accepted from:
• Individuals
• Businesses and Industry Organizations
• Public and Private Agencies and Organizations
• Educational Institutions
• Local Governments
Business Registration Required
To be eligible to receive funding your business must be registered with the Montana Secretary of State's office (www.sos.mt.gov). If your business is not registered we encourage you to begin that process prior to submitting an application.
Joint Applications
Two or more individuals or organizations may propose to conduct a project jointly by submitting one application as co-applicants. Please contact program staff for procedures if you are interested in submitting a joint application.
Joint applicants must demonstrate their team has proven ability to carry out all elements of the proposed project. In addition, applicants proposing to rely upon the expertise of another individual or organization to undertake any part of the project must clearly define the responsibilities of that party as well as provide evidence of that entity’s willingness and demonstrated ability to undertake that area of responsibility.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
Additional information including FAQs, Program Guidance, and Important Dates, may be found on the GTA website.