Grant Programs

The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) offers grant opportunities to organizations, causes, and programs that align with the foundation’s mission of investing in Montana’s ranching community through education, leadership, and conservation. Currently, two grant opportunities are available – the Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant, designed for educators to incorporate agricultural curriculum into the classroom, and our General MSF Grant, designed to build bridges between the agriculture industry and our communities.

For further questions, please contact MSF at foundation@mtbeef.org or (406) 442-3420. To request funding, please fill out the form below.

Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant

MSF is awarding grants up to $500 to support Montana educators who incorporate agriculture into their curriculum. These grants aim to help teachers creatively integrate agriculture into their classrooms, provide field trip opportunities, and foster discussions with students on the importance of agriculture. Explore Agriculture Classroom Grants are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed on a monthly basis.

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General MSF Grants

MSF is proud to support related causes, programs, and event throughout Montana that are strengthening the future of Montana’s cattle industry, helping Montana ranchers, and building bridges between the agriculture industry and our communities.

General MSF Grants are accepted four time per year.

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General MSF Grant Submission Deadlines

MSF is proud to support related causes and programs. Please complete the form below to request support for your cause, event, or program. Please note the deadline and approval schedule below, to ensure that your request is received on time.

Application Deadline Award Determined Award Payment Issued
March 1 March March 31
May 20 June June 30
August 1 August August 31
December 1 December December 31