Agriculture Infrastructure Grant
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 ARPA Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is fully funded is not accepting new applications.
Background:
In 2021, $7.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds were allocated to strengthen and diversify Montana's industry through targeted investments in value added agriculture projects across the state. On June 3 rd, 2024 MDA awarded $1.5 million of the $7.5 million for a second round of ARPA AIG projects.
2024 AIG Project Awards
Bar MW Meats -- $180,000 (In progress)
Location: Corvallis, Montana
New State Inspected Meat Processing Facility- Montana Sourced Retail
Ag Processing Solutions -- $75,000 (In progress)
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Cultivating Opportunities: Advancing Value-Added Agriculture Processing and Storage Expansion for Sustainable Economic Development in Montana
Castle Mountain Grocery -- $75,000 (In progress)
Location: White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Castle Mountain Grocery Foyer Expansion Project
Cowboy Meat Company -- $150,000 (In progress)
Location: Forsyth, Montana
2024 Meat Processing Growth Campaign
HI Country Snack Foods Inc -- $300,000 (In progress)
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Value Added Meat Processing & Automation Expansion
Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company -- $100,000 (In progress)
Location: Westby, Montana
Centrifuge Purchase and Installation Project
Living Sky Grains LLC -- $57,000 (In progress)
Location: Three Forks, Montana
Living Sky Grains regenerative certification; on-site flour mill; and value-added marketing, advertising, branding, promotion
Mont-Dulce, LLC (d/b/a Cool Earth Creamery) -- $50,000 (In progress)
Location: Missoula, Montana
Infrastructure Expansion to Create Value-Added Pulse and Grain Products
JWK Enterprises- MR BEEF -- $50,000 (In progress)
Location: Bridger, Montana MR BEEF Storefront Development
The Rancher's Rail LLC-- $300,000 (In progress)
Location: Westby, Montana
Start-Up USDA Inspected Processing Plant in Northeast Montana
ARPA AIG Information
- March 11, 2021: Expenses have been incurred after this date to be allowable
- April 1, 2024: Call for applications
- April 18, 2024 Technical Assistance Call 10-11 am, Zoom Call
- April 29, 2024 Deadline 5:00 PM MST in WebGrants
- June 3, 2024: Awards announced, contract start
- August 30, 2024 Midway report due to Grants Specialist via email
- December 16, 2024: Final report due, with final claim reimbursement.
***Please note this date cannot be extended under any circumstance***
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