Growth Through Agriculture Mini-Grant- Deadline June 1st

The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program is now accepting applications through June 1, 2014 for mini-grants – maximum of $2,500.

Eligible Costs include, but are not limited to:

* Education,

* Promotion,

* Marketing,

* Travel and

* Other business expenses related to agricultural development.

Ineligible Activities:

* For-profit business applicants requesting funding for conferences are ineligible for travel and educational activities, unless otherwise specified by the Council.

DEADLINE: June 1st – 2pm

TO APPLY: Applications for Growth Through Agriculture funding are available online. The software system is called WebGrants and applicants must be a registered user associated with an organization in WebGrants. Applicants can register and apply with WebGrants by going to http://www.fundingmt.org, click on the "Search Here" link or click on this link: https://www.fundingmt.org/insideLinkOpps.jsp?documentPk=1398871900269.

NOTE – Mini-Loans:

* For-profit businesses are eligible for a 0% interest loan and 6 month deferral for marketing, promotional and educational activities.

* If interested in applying for a Growth Through Agriculture mini-loan, please reference the Mini-Loan Program information: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Development/GrantsLoans/GTA/pdf/Mini-LoanBackground.pdf

Past Recipients:

For a list of GTA mini-grants funded in the past 2 years – click on the links below and scroll down to the mini-grant section:

2014: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Development/GrantsLoans/GTA/pdf/Project_Summary_FY_2014.pdf

2013: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Development/GrantsLoans/GTA/pdf/Project_Summary_FY_2013.pdf

Questions? Contact Angie Nelson or Lindy Davies with the Growth Through Agriculture Program at [email protected] or 406-444-0511 or 406-444-0134.