The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications to grow the state’s livestock industry.

As part of a matching grant, the funding is available to non-profit organizations, commissions and associations in the following livestock species: cattle, swine, sheep, equine, goats, poultry, camelids, ostriches, cervidae, bison, aquaculture and rabbits.

The competitive grants can be used for a variety of projects, such as promoting a livestock show, exposition and convention, or conducting a new event. They can also be used to support new or existing markets, in an effort to grow Indiana’s production, processing and distribution capacity.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by Sept. 30, 2019. If selected, the program will reimburse up to 50 percent of the amount spent on the project.

To apply, click here or visit www.isda.in.gov. Award winners will be announced in December.