Michigan Craft Beverage Council - Research Grants

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC), an advisory board to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), offers research and education grants to advance Michigan's craft beverage industry. The program supports research, promotion, and agricultural business development efforts that connect and strengthen Michigan's craft beverage 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 organizations. Projects must address council-identified research guidelines and priorities that support craft beverage crops, production techniques, and supply chain development.

Applicants submit proposals in response to the released Request for Proposals according to the published research guidelines. Submissions are reviewed by a Joint Evaluation Committee, and funding awards are announced following council evaluation and approval.