Grants & Sponsorships

At the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee, we promote local research and develop trade markets around the world.

All grant and sponsorship funding will support this mission. 

FUNDING INVESTMENT STATEMENTS

  1. Research:  We directly fund scientific research that improves quality, production and best farm practices.
  2. Market Development:  We establish and cultivate trade relationships as well as explore new markets. We present relevant information to more than 1,000 potential buyers each year.
  3. Education:  We support organizations that further the overall knowledge of Montana agriculture.
  4. Operations:  We employ five staff members dedicated to pursuing our goal and carrying out our mission.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH ONLY

Funding in Tiers II, III and IV will require a five minute maximum-length video answering these questions:

  • What is the study?
  • How many years will the study take?
  • Why is it important?
  • What are the anticipated results?

Please submit video in MP4 format only. Present your data as if the viewer has no prior knowledge of the topic and keep visual aids to a minimum. Tips for a successful presentation are here.

Tier I

CORE: Critical Ongoing Research Efforts

  • Varietal Development, Genomics, Wheat Stem Sawfly, Quality Labs
Tier II

Agronomic Best Practices

  • Crop rotation work, nutrient efficiencies, carbon studies, precision agriculture
Tier III

Combative weed, pest, disease innovation and product development

  • Wireworms, sawfly, midge, herbicide
Tier IV

End use product innovations

New Projects: (Tiers II, III and IV)

Newly funded multi-year projects may apply for up to three years of funding with a sliding scale. Upon funding of year 1, years 2-3 will be reevaluated for continued support.

  • Year 1: 100% funding
  • Year 2: 75% funding
  • Year 3: 50% funding

*Use of MWBC funding to leverage additional outside grants, depending on project scale will be necessary to continue multi-year projects. Please describe in detail potential grant opportunities with preliminary data.
*If privately owned technologies are being utilized, match funding is required.
*Exceptions can be made at the MWBC Board of Director’s discretion.

Typical Funding Allocation

*Amount will be determined annually, on average $1.5 million available

  • Tier I 60-70%
  • Tier II 12.5%
  • Tier III 12.5%
  • Tier IV 5%
Cumulative Reports

The links below are Microsoft Excel (.xls) spreadsheets listing past projects funded by the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are awarded quarterly: January, April, July and October. Awards are limited to $2,500 per entity and must support the MWBC mission. When funding is depleted, no further applications shall be accepted for that quarter.

Sponsorship applications click here.

Helpful Tips

Check out these short videos on successful presentations.

I've been awarded! What happens next?

  • You will receive an award letter specifying the amount of the funding.
  • If you are a new grantee or have made any changes (name, address, etc.) you must fill out and submit a W-9 Form .
  • You will submit a copy of your worker’s compensation certificate or letter of exemption (ex: you only work with volunteers) that must be submitted either with the first invoice or sooner.
  • You will submit an invoice along with any documentation about your project (flyers, publications, pictures) in order to receive your awarded funds.
  • Submit to Tammy at tsuek@mt.gov.