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May 12, 2025
Applications due June 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) announced today that they will accept online applications for the Qualified Small Distiller Program from May 12, 2025 to June 13, 2025.
"MDARD is committed to maintaining Michigan's agricultural diversity and continuing to foster unique opportunities within the food and agriculture industries," said MDARD Director and MCBC Chair Tim Boring. "The Qualified Small Distiller Program promotes the sale of Michigan grain to produce spirits and helps to encourage business growth and economic opportunity for our farmers, craft distillers and communities throughout the state."
PA 135 of 2022, signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, aims to assist Michigan's growing craft distillery industry by lowering markup costs on bottles of spirits produced with at least 40 percent Michigan-grown grain. Lowered markup costs increase the sale of bottled spirits, producing more revenue for Michigan grain farmers and craft distillers who are looking to grow their businesses.
"Michigan's craft beverage industry is positioned for continued growth and development in part because we grow the inputs right here in the state," said Jenelle Jagmin, MCBC Director. "Since 2019, the Michigan Craft Beverage Council has invested more than $2.5 million in research and education projects, including numerous projects which enhance our understanding of how to grow top-quality distilling grains."
Under state law, Michigan distillers that produce no more than 60,000 gallons of spirits per year are eligible to apply for the Qualified Distiller Program. Out-of-state entities that produce no more than 60,000 gallons of spirits per year may also qualify for the program provided they meet additional requirements. Entities applying for this certification may be eligible for a reduced markup beginning January 1, 2026.
View the online Qualified Small Distiller application and learn more about the program, including fees and frequently asked questions, on the MDARD website. Questions about the Qualified Distiller Program can be directed to MDARD-QualifiedDistiller@michigan.gov.
More information about the Michigan Craft Beverage Council, including research grants and industry communications, can be viewed on the Michigan Craft Beverage Council webpage.
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is gearing up to cut emissions and keep our skies smog-free through the annual summer gasoline program. From June 1 to September 15, MDARD will require suppliers and retailers in eight southeast Michigan counties to sell or dispense gasoline with a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) no greater than 7.0 pounds per square inch (psi).