Value-Added Producer Grant
The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of Value-Added Agricultural
Products.
Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products.
Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of the program.
All proposals must demonstrate economic viability and sustainability to compete for funding.
Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products.
Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of the program.
All proposals must demonstrate economic viability and sustainability to compete for funding.
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:
RBS - Value Added Producer Grant
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Independent ProducersAgricultural Producer Groups Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Program Management Division Email
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-12-12
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-04-04
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