Funding Requests

Fiscal Year Program Planning Schedule

February/March: MBIC Board and staff review producer attitude survey and begin critical thinking process concerning current FY programs, discussing what works and what doesn't.

May: Board sets program priorities and begins to formulate budget plans. Staff sends out requests for proposals based on program priorities.

June 15: All proposals due.

June/July: Staff receives proposals and begins initial screening for applicability to Act and Order and MBIC Board's program priorities. Staff presents program plans, and/or proposals to Board for consideration and approval. Vendors with large program proposals present to Board for consideration and approval. Staff and Board consider overall budget and how each program/activity fits.

September: Staff prepares final budget and program plan for board approval, and for submission to Cattlemen's Beef Board compliance officer.

October: Staff begins to implement new FY program plan.

Our Fiscal Year 2013 Program Plan may be helpful as you prepare your proposal.

To submit a request for sponsorship: Proposal Submission

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