MARBIDCO Grant Programs

Agricultural & Rural Business Industry Grant Programs

Partnering with various public and private entities, MARBIDCO offers grants for specific agricultural and rural/urban-based industry business ventures. Our agricultural grant programs are available to qualified farmers, agribusiness owners, and local governments, and are intended to help these entities obtain commercial financing and/or qualify for federal, state, or county government grant opportunities.

Grant Eligibility

What Type of Businesses Qualify for MARBIDCO Grants?

MARBIDCO works with agricultural and resource-based businesses such as forestry, seafood, and on-farm processors. In providing these grants, we aim to help business owners innovate, diversify, and benefit from emerging market opportunities in food and fiber production and rural agritourism.

Examples of innovative business activities and enterprises include, but are not limited to:

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On-farm and value-added food processing

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Smaller-scale secondary wood products manufacturing

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Business-related technology enhancements (especially those related to energy efficiency)

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Program Purpose

MARBIDCO offers targeted grant incentives to help farmers and business owners in resource-based industries achieve profitability and sustainability.

In addition, MARBIDCO’s programs promote agricultural entrepreneurship and nurture emerging food and fiber markets.

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Program requirements

Please see individual programs for application deadlines and specific application requirements.

Staff consultation

Our MARBIDCO staff can consult with individuals and businesses to determine which programs are the best fit.

Grant review

Grants are typically made on a competitive basis. MARBIDCO’s Grant Review Committee is made up of individuals with experience in agricultural lending, rural development, and agriculture and resource-based business.

Ranking factors include the significance of the enterprise to be financed for economic development and the business's potential economic viability relative to available resources.