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2022 Alfalfa Seed Research & Market Development Program

Opportunity Information

Title
2022 Alfalfa Seed Research & Market Development Program
Description
The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee was created by the 1981 Legislature to encourage development of the alfalfa seed industry through improvements and innovations in various aspects of the business. The 1997 legislature incorporated the Alfalfa Leaf Cutting Bee Committee into the Alfalfa Seed Committee. The Montana Alfalfa Seed Industry Act is administered by an eight-member Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee, which is attached to the Montana Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes. The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee invites proposals to fund demonstration projects, applied research, and feasibility analyses designed to address Montana's alfalfa seed industry needs and opportunities. Generally, to qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near- term application involving practices or organizational arrangements that will stimulate an expanded alfalfa seed industry. Public and private entities and organizations, business and industry, educational institutions, local governments and individuals are eligible to submit proposals.
Awarding Agency Name
Montana Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact Name
Dani Jones
Agency Contact Phone
406-444-2402
Agency Contact Email
danielle.jones@mt.gov
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture
Category Explanation
Departments
Subjects
Opportunity Manager
Dani Jones
Additional Users
Posted Date
9/1/2021
Archive Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
Assistance Listings Number
Is Published
Yes

Funding Information

Opportunity Funding
$20,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
Alfalfa Seed Assessment
Funding Restrictions
Research and Marketing

Award Information

Award Ceiling
Award Floor
Award Start Date
Award End Date
6/30/2023
Award Announcement Date
2/28/2022
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
No

Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
12/28/2021 8:00 AM (EST)
Submission Close Date
2/9/2022 5:00 PM (EST)
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Proposals submitted under this RFP must be received on or before Wednesday February 9, 2022 at 5:00pm.
Allow Multiple Applications
No
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements

Question Submission Information

Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Applicants with questions about information contained in this RFP should contact: Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee Montana Department of Agriculture Agricultural Development Division PO Box 200201 Helena, Montana 59620-0201 (406) 444-2402

Technical Assistance Session

Technical Assistance Session
No

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Additional Eligibility Information
Project Eligibility- Eligible projects are as follows: • Conducting research programs to: o improve the quality of alfalfa seed o develop and improve control measures for disease and pests which attack alfalfa and alfalfa seed pollinators (i.e. Alfalfa Leaf Cutter Bees) o improve alfalfa growing culture o other research projects designed to improve the Alfalfa Seed industry • Disseminating current and new research information • Developing the Alfalfa Seed Industry markets, including: o conducting market assessments o planning and conducting publicity and sales promotion campaigns, including media development and trade show exhibition. • Education Eligible Costs- There is no limit to the grant amount a proposal can request. However, on average, the Committee has $40,000 annually for grant proposals; therefore, grant amounts should correspond. Eligible costs under the Montana Alfalfa Seed Industry Act include, but are not limited to: • Salaries and Wages • Fringe Benefits • Consultant Services (professional, technical, operational) • Travel • Advertising and Promotion • Equipment (preferably leased versus direct acquisition) • Supplies and Materials

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Award Administration Information

State Award Notices
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Reporting
State Awarding Agency Contacts
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