Program Information
Q: What is the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program?
A: The Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP) is designed 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 solutions or approaches to support the long-term growth of the Bison sector.
Eligibility Information
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program?
A: Applicant eligibility is detailed in the RFA Section 3.1. AMS will prioritize applications received from national non-profits and federally chartered Tribal organizations that have expertise in bison production or marketing; however, applications will be accepted from the following entities:
- Agricultural Businesses or Cooperatives (Businesses or member-owned entities that provide, hold, deliver, transport, offer, or sell agricultural products or services for member benefit)
- Producer Networks or Associations
- Local Governments
- Nonprofit Corporations
- Economic Development Corporations
- Tribal Governments
- Federally Chartered Tribal Organizations
Q: When can I submit an application?
A: The application window opened on January 15, 2025, and applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 26, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. Please see RFA Section 5.3 for application submission procedures and requirements.
Q: What are the required application forms?
A: Applicants must read the entire RFA prior to submitting an application. Please see RFA Section 5.0 for full application and submission information.
- Form SF-424 – Application for Federal Assistance (Grants.gov)
- Form SF-424A – Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (Grants.gov)
- Form SF424b – Assurances for Non-Construction Programs
- Project Abstract (Grants.gov)
- Signed Letter(s) of Commitment from Partner and Collaborator Organizations (PDF or MS Word Attachment in Grants.gov)
- Program/Budget Narrative Template (PDF or MS Word Attachment in Grants.gov)
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: After reviewing the entire RFA, if you still have questions, please email us at BPMGP@usda.gov.