Value Added Producer Grant
The primary objective of this grant program is to help Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Agriculture 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 regarding production of bio-based products from agricultural commodities.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $37,000,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $37,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Information
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are:Independent Producers; Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives; Agricultural Producer Group; and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_VAPG_Grants.html
Contact:
Tracey KennedyProgram ManagerPhone 202-720-8460
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2011-08-12
Application Due Date:
2011-08-29
Archive Date:
2011-09-28
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