Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Grants Notice

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USDA-AMS-TM-BPMGP-G-25-0001

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Opportunity Title

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Funding Opportunity Title

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Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Discretionary

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Grant

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Category of Funding Activity

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Agriculture

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10.192 -- Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Synopsis 2

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Jan 16, 2025

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Mar 17, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

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2

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$2,000,000

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$2,000,000

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$500,000

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Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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)

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Eligible Applicants

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Additional Information on Eligibility

See RFA section 3.0

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Eligibility

Agricultural Marketing Service

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Agency Name

The purpose of BPMGP is to support projects that strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States, including the improvement of business and resource development and the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs.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.

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https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/bpmgp

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If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program BPMGP@usda.gov BPMGP@usda.gov

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Jan 16, 2025

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Mar 17, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

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$2,000,000

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$2,000,000

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Archive Date

$500,000

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Grants Notice

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Opportunity Number

USDA-AMS-TM-BPMGP-G-25-0001

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Opportunity Title

Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Funding Opportunity Title

Discretionary

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Opportunity Category Explanation

Grant

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Funding Instrument Type

Agriculture

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Category Explanation

10.192 -- Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

General Information

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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)

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Eligible Applicants

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Additional Information on Eligibility

See RFA section 3.0

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Additional Information on Eligibility

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Program Region

Eligibility

Agricultural Marketing Service

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Agency Name

The purpose of BPMGP is to support projects that strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States, including the improvement of business and resource development and the development of innovative approaches to solve long-term needs.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.

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Description

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Description

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/bpmgp

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Link to Additional Information

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Grantmaker Name

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program BPMGP@usda.gov BPMGP@usda.gov

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Grantor Contact Information

Additional Information

Synopsis 2

Forecast History

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Synopsis History

Updated: Mar 17, 2025

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.

Updated: Jan 16, 2025

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Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program

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