Up to $2,000,000 in Funds to Strengthen and Enhance the Production and Marketing of Bison and Bison Products - USDA
Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP)
By the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), 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.
Additional Resources:
Click to access BPMGP Frequently Asked Questions
Click to access 2025 BPMGP Request for Application
Overview
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-AMS-TM-BPMGP-G-25-0001
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. High quality applications will propose practical solutions for succinctly described needs and problems in the bison industry and address those problems over a broad relevant geographic coverage area. Applicants should seek to deliver measurable benefits for bison producers, encourage partnerships among bison industry organizations and tribes, and reduce duplication of effort among participating organizations.
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.
AMS requests that applicants read the entire 2025 BPMGP Request for Application prior to submitting their application to ensure they understand the program’s requirements
Funding
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000
Dates
Posted Date: Jan 16, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 22, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
Needed 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.
Applicant Eligibility:
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)'
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Contact Information:
Please send questions not answered in the FAQ to: BPMGP@usda.gov