Potato Research & Market Development Grant
Forecasted
The Montana Department of Agriculture's Potato Research & Market Development Grant funds research and demonstration projects to improve Montana's potato industry through science and market innovation.
Funder: Montana Department of Agriculture (https://agr.mt.gov)
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Final Application Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $25,000 per project; one-to-one match required (may be waived); project duration generally one year.
Summary: Supports research, demonstration, and market development projects to advance Montana's potato industry.
Key Information: Institutional overhead/indirect costs not allowed; project must benefit Montana's potato sector.
Description
The Montana Potato Research & Market Development Grant, administered by the Montana Department of Agriculture, funds demonstration projects, applied research, and market development initiatives that address the evolving needs of Montana's potato industry. Guided by the Montana Potato Advisory Committee, this annual program supports innovative efforts to enhance the competitiveness, sustainability, and economic impact of Montana potato production and marketing. Priority areas include disease and pest management, improved agronomic practices, and strategies to expand markets for Montana potatoes.
