Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program
This grant supports projects that improve bison production and marketing in the US, encouraging partnerships and solving industry needs.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Agricultural Marketing Service has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Agricultural Marketing Service
Due Dates: April 22, 2025 (11:59 pm ET, Grants.gov)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $2,000,000 | Award ceiling: $2,000,000 | Award floor: $500,000 | Up to 3 years
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen and enhance bison production and marketing in the US, with a focus on subawards, partnerships, and industry innovation.
Key Information: At least 80% of funds must be used for a competitive subaward program; national non-profits and federally chartered Tribal organizations with bison expertise are prioritized.
Description
This federal grant program, administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), aims to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States. The program supports business and resource development, innovative solutions to long-term industry needs, and encourages broad partnerships—especially among bison industry organizations and Tribes. The majority of awarded funds must be distributed as competitive subawards to projects that benefit bison producers, with a smaller portion available for direct programming by the lead applicant.
