VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT
This Notice announces that the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency) is accepting applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program.
Approximately $18 million is currently available.
The Agency may also utilize any funding that become available after publishing this notice.
Enactment of a continuing resolution or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.
The Agency will publish the program funding level on the Rural Development website (https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants ).
Section VII also announces solicitation of non-Federal independent grant reviewers to evaluate and score applications submitted under this Notice.
Approximately $18 million is currently available.
The Agency may also utilize any funding that become available after publishing this notice.
Enactment of a continuing resolution or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.
The Agency will publish the program funding level on the Rural Development website (https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants ).
Section VII also announces solicitation of non-Federal independent grant reviewers to evaluate and score applications submitted under this Notice.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to Federal Register
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Independent Producers,Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2017-08-29
Application Due Date:
2018-01-24
Archive Date:
2018-03-02
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