Financial Resources
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has many resources available for financial assistance. The following document provides a comprehensive listing of federal programs in the form of grants, loans, research opportunities, and technical assistance programs available to assist public and private organizations.
General Resources:
List of Grant and Loan Resources
Sustainable Energy Grant Opportunities
Below is a list of available grants and loans through Idaho State Department of Agriculture:
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award Infrastructure Grants and Simplified Equipment-Only grants to expand capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of Idaho food products.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant
The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.
STEP Grant (State Trade Expansion Program)
This trade and export initiative provides matching-fund grants to states to assist “eligible small business concerns”. Program objectives are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.
Agricultural Development Loans
Offers financing and assistance to individuals and organizations in Idaho whose Agricultural projects or efforts will provide for Rural Economic Development in Idaho and who cannot obtain credit from conventional sources.