Missouri Beef Industry Council

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/July: Staff receives proposals and begins initial screening for applicability to Act and Order and MBIC Board's program priorities.

August: 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.

Beef Promotion Grants

MBIC uses your beef checkoff dollars to fund many activities throughout the state, and local groups may request a grant to promote beef.

NOTE: These grants and not for paid media.
Paid Media, please contact John@mobeef.org or Dawn@mobeef.org