National Bison Production & Marketing Grant (NBPMG)

Mad Agriculture administers the on-ranch production portion of the National Bison Production & Marketing Grant (NBPMG). The program pairs competitive funding with technical assistance to support bison producers in improving their operations through grazing management, business planning, handling equipment, and regenerative practices. It is funded by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP).

Eligible applicants are active bison producers (agricultural businesses, cooperatives, producer networks/associations), economic development corporations, local governments and nonprofit corporations, Federally Chartered Tribal Organizations and Tribal Governments, and for-profit entities primarily engaged in bison production. Individuals applying in a personal capacity are ineligible. Applicants must be based in the 50 states or U.S. territories with a valid UEI number.

Total funding available is $1,120,000, with awards up to $80,000 each. Projects may run up to 22 months and must end by July 31, 2028, and include up to three complimentary one-hour technical assistance sessions.

Applications are closed. The Letter of Intent deadline was June 29, 2026, and the full application deadline was August 24, 2026.