Montana Beef Council project funding Information

Do you have an idea for beef promotion, research, education or producer communication? You've come to the right place! Montana Beef Council is seeking projects to achieve our mission of getting more beef on more plates. 

Project Funding Requests are reviewed on an annual basis by the board of directors. Funding Requests are due by August 1. We encourage you to visit with staff to answer questions and help you create the best presentation possible. Funding one year does not guarantee funding subsequent years. Written evaluations on current projects funded by the Montana Beef Council are required, especially for future consideration. This is a cost-recovery program and all corresponding expenses must be submitted before reimbursements are distributed. Projects must take place between October 1 and September 30.

Project funding applicants will have an opportunity to appear before the full board for a Q & A of your project.


Check out the current Fiscal Year 2025 Marketing Plan!


NEW! Fiscal Year 2026 Project Funding Request Digital Form

FY 2023-2025 MBC Strategic Priorities

FY 2025 Evaluation Form 


 Project Funding Deadlines:

OCTOBER 1, 2024: Fiscal Year 2025 Begins

OCTOBER 15, 2024: Measurable Objectives of Evaluation Form Due

AUGUST 1, 2025: Fiscal Year 2026 Project Funding Request Form Due

AUGUST 1, 2025: Fiscal Year 2025 Project Funding Evaluation Form Due

AUGUST 28, 2025: Fiscal Year 2026 Project Funding Request Presentations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025: All receipts and invoices due to Montana Beef Council

SEPTEMBER 30: Fiscal Year Ends