Funding & Strategies

If you want to suggest more funding and strategy resources, email them to farmersmarkets@mt.gov. The links below will automatically open in a new tab in your web browser.

Resources for Fundraising

• Farmers Market Metrics from the Farmers Market Coalition: The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) worked with market and research partners to develop a complete evaluation and data communication system for farmers markets, known as Farmers Market Metrics (FMMetrics). FMMetrics is driven by the need for efficient farmers market management tools, that can also serve to streamline grant reporting.
• Creative Fundraising Strategies for Farmers Markets: A fundraising strategy webinar from the Farmers Market Coalition.
• Engaging the Community for Farmers Market Success: From the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), the information provided in this section uses examples from Vermont farmers markets to provide an overview of how a farmers market can engage the support of its community to achieve sustainable success.
• Healthy Food Access Portal - Find Money & Policy Efforts by State: Search by State is an interactive tool that can be used to find resources and information organized by state.

Montana Grants

• Montana Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program
• Montana Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Grant/Loan Program

National Grants

• USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Farmers Market Promotion Grant Program (FMPP): Application information for FMPP grants. The purpose of the FMPP is to increase domestic consumption of, and access to, locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets by developing, improving, expanding, and providing outreach, training, and technical assistance to, or assisting in the development, improvement, and expansion of, domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.