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*New!* Business Acceleration Progam

This program is temporarily closed. A new program will launch in the fall.

Business Acceleration Program

Woman in greenhouseThe Montana Department of Agriculture is excited to offer the GTA Business Acceleration Program (BAP), to support businesses entering expansionary phases of growth through planning and development of viable agriculture products and technologies resulting in capital investment. Funds are available now and are awarded on a rolling basis, in the order the application is received, until funds are expended. These funds are to:

  • Fund projects still in early expansionary phase of development
  • Support startup businesses in minimizing time to profitability
  • Offer expanding businesses the ability to establish groundwork for capital expenditure
  • Accelerate new, innovative products up to commercialization

Equipment is not an eligible use of BAP funds. Please see guidelines for list of eligible expenses.

Award Amounts:

  • Grants up to $20,000 over two years

GTA Business Acceleration Program Guidelines

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