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 the Department of 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. The Department’s Destination MT Division (“Destination MT” or “Division”) will administer Agritourism Grants in accordance with these Guidelines.
The Agritourism Grants Program funding cycle closed Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
Please 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.
