Montana Department of Agriculture FY2027 Growth Through Agriculture Grant - FY2027
Montana Potato Research and Market Development Program | State of MontanaState · Helena, MT- Due
- Feb 8, 2027
- 85 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Bailey Kaskie
- (406) 444-0134
The 30-second brief
The Montana Department of Agriculture invites proposals for the FY2027 Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program, providing grants and loans to strengthen and diversify Montana's agricultural industry. Eligible projects must add value to Montana agricultural products, achieve commercial success, and create or retain jobs. Eligible costs include equipment, consultant services, travel, advertising and promotion, supplies and materials, communication, and data processing, subject to a 50% cost-share requirement. The pre-application deadline is November 9, 2026, and the full application and video submission deadline is February 8, 2027.
Basic Business Considerations 15, Agricultural Impact 25, Economic Impact 25, Project Viability & Readiness 20, Innovation & Originality 10, Geographic & Community Impact 5
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Summary
The Montana Department of Agriculture invites proposals for the FY2027 Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program, providing grants and loans to strengthen and diversify Montana's agricultural industry.
Eligible projects must add value to Montana agricultural products, achieve commercial success, and create or retain jobs. Eligible costs include equipment, consultant services, travel, advertising and promotion, supplies and materials, communication, and data processing, subject to a 50% cost-share requirement. The pre-application deadline is November 9, 2026, and the full application and video submission deadline is February 8, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Basic Business Considerations 15
- Agricultural Impact 25
- Economic Impact 25
- Project Viability & Readiness 20
- Innovation & Originality 10
- Geographic & Community Impact 5
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Helena, MT
- Reported agency
- Montana Department of Agriculture
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Montana Potato Research and Market Development Program | State of Montana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 8, 2027. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Bailey Kaskie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Montana Potato Research and Market Development Program | State of Montana in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Bailey Kaskie at (406) 444-0134. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Basic Business Considerations 15, Agricultural Impact 25, Economic Impact 25, Project Viability & Readiness 20, Innovation & Originality 10, Geographic & Community Impact 5" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Helena, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
