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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM

Craft Beverage Council awards grants for research

The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced today that it has awarded $439,460 of research and education grants to further strengthen Michigan’s world-renowned craft beer, wine, spirits and hard cider industries.

“Michigan’s craft beverage industry is one of the most dynamic and diverse in the nation, and we plan to keep it that way,” said Tim Boring, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and chair of the MCBC. “These grants will help boost production of Michigan-grown craft beverage inputs, promote sustainable agriculture, encourage innovation and propel growth in the craft beverage industry.”

The MCBC awarded 11 research grants for the 2026 cycle:

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