Michigan Craft Beverage Council - Education Grants

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC), an advisory board to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), offers education grants to support education, outreach, and agricultural business development across Michigan's craft beverage sector. The goal of the program is to advance a well-connected craft beverage industry and strengthen its unique agricultural supply chain, reinforcing Michigan as a world-class craft beverage destination. Eligible applicants include universities, colleges, community colleges, non-profit organizations, trade organizations, and for-profit businesses. Eligible projects include educational programs, workshops, information sharing, and outreach initiatives that directly benefit growers, processors, and craft beverage producers. Applications must align with Council priorities and be submitted in accordance with the Request for Proposals instructions by the posted deadline for review by the Joint Evaluation Committee.