Applications accepted for ARPA Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Round #2

Press release

HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for more than $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 and Dec. 16, 2024.

For a complete list of guidelines and eligibility requirements, people can visit https://agr.mt.gov/ARPAGrants or contact the regional Food and Ag Development Center — FADC — by visiting https://agr.mt.gov/Food-and-Ag-Development-Centers online.

Grant proposals are due to the Montana Department of Agriculture by 5 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024. Technical assistance calls will be held Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. For more information, people can visit https://agr.mt.gov/ARPAGrants or email Olivia Mays at [email protected].