MT Dept. of Agriculture Requesting 2024 ARPA Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Applications, Round #2

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for over $1.5 million in Round #2 federal funding available through the ARPA Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program.

The intent of the Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is to advance Montana’s agricultural industry through targeted investments in value-added agriculture projects across the state. Grants will assist with the development of innovative agricultural business improvements to keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry, create new jobs, and expand business opportunities.

The Montana Department of Agriculture will be releasing $1.5 million for a second round of ARPA-AIG project awards. Project activities must take place between June 1, 2024, and December 16, 2024.

For a complete list of guidelines and eligibility requirements, please visit agr.mt.gov/ARPAGrants or contact your regional Food and Ag Development Center (FADC) by clicking here.

Grant proposals are due to the Montana Department of Agriculture by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 29. Technical assistance calls were held on Thursday, April 18,via Zoom.

For more information, please visit agr.mt.gov/ARPAGrants or email Olivia Mays at [email protected].