Do you own or operate a food related business in Idaho that you would like to grow? The application window for the first round of Business Builder Grants from the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center closes on January 15th. If you’ve been thinking about growing your business, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

What are Business Builder Grants?

They are grants between $3,000 and $15,000 that are designed to support small to mid-scale Idaho food and farm businesses, and to get locally produced food into local markets by strengthening food supply chains. For this first round, the Idaho team will award a total of $100,000, with an anticipated 7 to 15 awards being granted. 

Who can apply?

The grants are designed for farms and ranches in Idaho, and non-farm food businesses that are (1) located in Idaho and (2) sourcing from local or regional producers, defined as within Idaho or 450 miles of their business. Entities must benefit at least two entities in the local food system, and must identify as one or more of the following: a farm, ranch, and fish/seafood business; a value-added food business; or a food processor, aggregator, and distributor. 

How can you find out more about Business Builder Grants?

For full eligibility details, please visit Food Business Center Business Builder website. For specific questions, use this form and Tayler Reinman, Idaho State Coordinator, will reach out to you promptly. There is one final office hours opportunity coming up Thursday, July 9th–details below.

• Idaho Business Builder Grants – Office Hours 2 – Thursday, January 9th, 11 am PT-12 pm PT/12 pm MT-1 pm MT REGISTER HERE  

Please take advantage of this powerful opportunity to grow your business. We encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with other business owners in your network.