Value-Added Producer Grant Program
The primary objective of this grant program is to help eligible independent producers of agricultural commodities, agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop
business plans for viable marketing opportunities.
Eligible agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority controlled producer-based business ventures must limit their proposals to emerging markets.
These grants will facilitate greater participation in emerging markets and new markets for value-added products.
Grants will only be awarded if projects or ventures are determined to be economically viable and sustainable.
No more than 10 percent of the program funds can go to applicants that are majority controlled producer-based business ventures.
Eligible agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority controlled producer-based business ventures must limit their proposals to emerging markets.
These grants will facilitate greater participation in emerging markets and new markets for value-added products.
Grants will only be awarded if projects or ventures are determined to be economically viable and sustainable.
No more than 10 percent of the program funds can go to applicants that are majority controlled producer-based business ventures.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $1,840,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $1,840,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to Value-Added Producer Grant Program Information
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applicants must be an independent producer, agriculture producer group, farmer or rancher cooperative, or majority-controlled producer-based business venture as defined in 7 CFR 4284, subpart A.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htm
Contact:
Tracey Kennedy Phone 202-720-8460
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2009-09-01
Application Due Date:
2009-11-30
Archive Date:
2009-12-30
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