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. The program will be implemented through the award of one or more grants to entities who will make subawards to implement the goals of the program.
Approximately $2,000,000 is available through this solicitation. AMS will competitively award grants to one or more entities whose mission is consistent with the purpose of the grant program and that meet all program requirements.
Important Dates:
- The application deadline is 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 26, 2025, through Grants.gov. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted or reviewed.
- Stay tuned for dates and times to attend upcoming informational webinars and office hours Q&A.
When can I submit an application?
The application period is open now and will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 26, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted or reviewed.
What are the application requirements?
- AMS requests that applicants read the entire 2025 BPMGP Request for Application (pdf) prior to submitting their application to ensure they understand the program’s requirements
- Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov
- You can find the requirements for submitting an application in the Request for Applications and via the opportunity at Grants.gov
- Please review BPMGP’s Frequently Asked Questions
What are the required forms?
Each application must include the following forms:
- SF-424 (available via the opportunity at Grants.gov)
- SF-424A (available via the opportunity at Grants.gov)
- SF-424b (available via the opportunity at Grants.gov)
- Project Abstract Summary (available via the opportunity at Grants.gov)
- BPMGP Narrative Form (available via the opportunity at Grants.gov)
- Letter(s) of Commitment from Partner and Collaborator Organizations (docx)
Is there anything else I need to apply?
- Register with System for Award Management (SAM.gov) You must have an active SAM.gov account in order to apply. Registering in SAM is free, but it can take time so be sure to get registered right away. If you are already registered with SAM, you do not need to do it again. You must ensure your registration remains active.
- Register and Submit through Grants.gov. You must create a Grants.gov account. You will need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to register. Once roles have been assigned and authorized, the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) will be able to submit the application.
Grants.gov offers applicant trainings and resources and offers support when submitting an application. If you need Grants.gov support, contact the Grants.gov Support Center at support@grants.gov or visit their Support page.
Additional Information
- For more information, you may also contact us at BPMGP@usda.gov