The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has amended the Request for Applications (RFA) and extended the deadline for the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP) to April 22, 2025. Amendments to the RFA primarily clarify instructions for applicants, particularly to emphasize that the program is open to applicants who propose a plan and demonstrate capacity to manage a competitive subaward program under this opportunity.
On Jan. 16, 2025, USDA announced up to $2 million in grant funding available to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States through business and resource development, and the advancement of innovative approaches to solving long-term needs in the bison sector.
This program’s goal is to provide practical solutions for challenges in the bison industry while focusing on the measurable benefits for bison producers, encouraging partnerships among bison industry organizations, and reducing duplication of efforts among participating organizations. The program was authorized under Division B, Title VII, section 764 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (Public Law 118—42).
Application Information
Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 22, 2025. An updated RFA for the program is available on the program on the BPMGP webpage. To learn more about USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s programs, please visit the Grants and Opportunities webpage.
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