COVID-19 Information

COVID Relief Funds Distributed in 2020

The MT Dept. of Agriculture administered grant programs using federal funds allotted to Montana through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to strengthen food supply systems and bolstering food security across the state.

The MMPIG program was created  to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through the adaptation and advancement of meat processing infrastructure and capacity in Montana. To date, nearly $12 million has been awarded to over 100 processors across the state.

• Governor Bullock Announces $4.2 Million of Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds Awarded through Meat Processing Infrastructure Grants

 View the full list of award recipients.

  The application period for this program is closed.

MT Agriculture Adaptability Program

The Montana Food and Agriculture Market Adaptability Program (MTFAAP) was created to aid small and medium-sized food and agriculture businesses in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through business adaptation and diversification. 

• Governor Bullock Announces Over $1 Million of Coronavirus Relief Funds Awarded Through MT Agriculture Adaptability Program

View the list of award recipients.

    The application period for this program is closed.

Public Health Information

• Montana public health agencies and the Governor’s Coronavirus Task Force are actively working to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Montana
  • covid19.mt.gov
  • COVID-19 - Coronavirus - Global, National, and State Information Resource
  • Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Coronavirus
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus web page
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Farm and Food Businesses

• USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
• USDA COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
• OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Livestock & Pets

• Livestock markets and related businesses guidance
• CDC animals and Coronavirus disease