Growth Through Agriculture

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. 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.

Award Amounts:

• Grants up to $50,000
• Loans up to $100,000

Growth Through Agriculture Program Guidelines

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For Current GTA and BAM Recipients: We are holding quarterly Technical Assistance calls to go over claim submission, reporting, and any other TA questions you have as you progress with your grant and/or loan. These calls will be held at 11:30am on the last Wednesday of the quarter.

For 2025, these calls are scheduled for March 26, June 25, September 24, and December 31.

Launch Meeting