Idaho Business Builder Grants Program Fall 2024- NWRM RFBC Grants for Idaho-based farm, ranch or value-added food business.
December 3 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The NWRM RFBC Idaho team is offering grants between $3,000 and $15,000 that are designed to support small to mid-scale Idaho food and farm businesses, and to get locally produced food into local markets by strengthening food supply chains. This is the first of two rounds in the Idaho Business Builder grant program. A total of $100,000 will be awarded in this round, with an anticipated 7 to 15 awards being granted.
Your Idaho-based farm, ranch, or value-added food business may be eligible for this program. The NWRM Business Builder grants are designed for farms and ranches in Idaho, and non-farm food businesses that are (1) located in Idaho and (2) sourcing from local or regional producers, defined as within Idaho or 450 miles of their business. Entities must benefit at least two entities in the local food system, and must identify as one or more of the following:
- Farm, ranch, and fish/seafood businesses
- Value-added food businesses
- Food processors, aggregators, and distributors
The Idaho State Team will host a series of webinars during the Fall 2024 Business Builder Grant application period. All informational sessions and office hours will be recorded and posted to the website.
- Idaho Business Builder Grants – Informational Session 1 – Tuesday, November 5th, 10 am PT-11 am PT/11 am MT-12 pm MT REGISTER HERE
- Idaho Business Builder Grants – Informational Session 2 – Thursday, November 21st, 5 pm PT-6 pm PT/6 pm MT-7 pm MT REGISTER HERE
- Idaho Business Builder Grants – Office Hours 1 – Tuesday, December 3rd, 3 pm PT-4 pm PT/4 pm MT- 5 pm MT REGISTER HERE
- Idaho Business Builder Grants – Office Hours 2 – Thursday, January 9th, 11 am PT-12 pm PT/12 pm MT-1 pm MT REGISTER HERE
For full eligibility details, please visit our webpage. If you have questions about the Business Builder grant, please complete this form and Tayler Reinman, Idaho State Coordinator, will reach out to you promptly.
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