The Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program is a grant and loan program established by the Montana Legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s agricultural industry through the development of new agricultural products and processes.
Donor Name: Montana Department of Agriculture
State: Montana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 10/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Types of Awards
The Council is responsible for determining which projects to fund and whether funding will be provided through grant or loan. All awards will be paid on a reimbursement basis unless otherwise specified by the Council.
- A grant is an award of money without the expectation that the funds will be repaid. Security provisions are required and are structured on an individual case basis. The maximum grant amount for any single application is $50,000.
- A loan is an award of money with the expectation that the money will be repaid. The Council has the option to defer interest and/or payments for loans. Loans may be repaid over a period of up to eight years. Security provisions are required and are structured on an individual case basis. The maximum loan amount for any single application is $100,000.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible project activities involve equipment purchases, construction costs, advertising and promotion, and consultant services for engineering. The GTA program is administered by the Agriculture Development Council (Council) which is attached to the Department of Agriculture.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs under the GTA program include, but are not limited to:
- Equipment
- Consultant Services (professional, technical, operational)
- Travel
- Advertising and Promotion
- Supplies and Materials
- Communication (telephone, postage, printing, etc.)
- Data Processing
Who can apply?
Proposals for funding are accepted from:
- Individuals
- Businesses and Industry Organizations
- Public and Private Agencies and Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Local Governments
- Cooperatives
- Non-profits.
For more information, visit MDA.
