The Montana Department of Commerce Agritourism Grant Program is designed to support rural and tribal agricultural businesses and promote economic diversification across the state.
Donor Name: Montana Department of Commerce
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 10/24/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Program is intended to:
- Encourage Montana’s farmers and ranchers to diversify operations through new or enhanced Agritourism revenue options;
- develop and enhance Agritourism opportunities, with an emphasis on Rural locations, Under-visited locations, and Tribal Locations; and
- generate tourism revenue for the benefit of local Montana economies.
Funding Information
Based on availability of funds, the Department may award Grantees up to $50,000 on a reimbursement basis. A Match is not required for Projects up to $10,000. A 1:1 Match is required for Projects between $10,001 and $50,000 and must be met on each request for funds. Up to 25% of required Match can be In-kind.
Eligible Uses
Grantees generally may use Program funds to provide Agritourism services in Montana. Eligible uses of Program funds for Agritourism purposes include:
- Advertising and marketing
- Agriculture Experiences or Activities
- Business planning and development
- Education and outreach
- Safety and accessibility additions or improvements.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals and entities that work in Montana’s agriculture sector, provide Agriculture Experiences, or provide Agritourism opportunities to the public may apply for an Agritourism Grant. Eligible individuals and entities include the following:
- Local governments, including city governments, county governments, and consolidated governments;
- Schools, including K-12, universities, and colleges;
- Tribal governments (a waiver of sovereign immunity likely will be required for a tribal government to receive Agritourism Grants funding);
- Enrolled member(s) of the eight (8) federally-recognized Montana Tribes;
- Montana residents; and
- Businesses, including not-for-profit businesses, that are registered and in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State if required by Montana law.
For more information, visit Montana Department of Commerce.
