In 2025, the passage of Senate Bill 409 revised laws related to the Department of Commerce and the lodging facility use tax, commonly known as the bed tax. The bill updates SB 540, which passed in 2023, restructuring the allocation of bed tax revenue, specifying how Commerce can use these funds for purposes like tourism promotion and grants.
The purpose of Agritourism Grants is to assist Montana’s rural and tribal agricultural businesses and communities and to promote diversification and support in Montana. Commerce's Destination MT Division will administer Agritourism Grants in accordance with these guidelines.
Read more about the 2026 funded Agritourism Grant projects in the Commerce press release.
Resources for Applicants:
- The 2027 Agritourism Grants Program cycle will open in early fall 2027.
- Please refer to the Agritourism Grants Guidelines to learn about the Agritourism Grants Program.
- Refer to the Agritourism Grants Program Application to review application questions. Please note, this is for reference only. The application must be completed and submitted in the ServiceNow portal.
- Please refer to Attachment A: Agritourism Grants Program: Application Scoring Criteria to review Destination MT’s application scoring criteria.
- The Agritourism Grants Program Budget Template is required to be uploaded in the application for consideration of funding.
- View the Agritourism Grant FAQ.
- Watch an Agritourism Grant webinar.
- Montana’s Agritourism Manual is a great resource for all producers interested in diversifying their operations. Contact us to request a hard copy.
- For a crowd-source list of agritourism resources, please visit Montana Agritourism.
- The Montana Department of Agriculture offers regional support through their Food and Ag Development Center Network.
- Check out Abundant Montana and their resources for producers, including the Find Food and Farms Map and the Local Food Guide.