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301-27-056 Virginia Cattle Industries Board Grant Opportunity

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RFA-130021State & Local

Response Deadline01/28/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering a grant opportunity for the Virginia Cattle Industry Board for the 2026-2027 period under solicitation number RFA-130021. This opportunity is open for submissions until January 28, 2027, at 10:00 PM. Interested parties should direct all grant submissions and inquiries to Matthew Sponaugle via email. A meeting regarding this opportunity is scheduled for February 11, 2027, at 10:00 AM at The Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia. Those planning to attend must contact Matthew Sponaugle in advance. The performance of the grant will take place within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

General Info

VDACS grant RFA-130021 for Virginia Cattle Industry Board, due January 28, 2027.

Agency

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

NAICS

112111 - Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming

Place of Performance

Commonwealth of Virginia, VA, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 14

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 28

Submission deadline

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01/28/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Catherine Bobeau

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Grant Opportunity for the Virginia Cattle Industry Board (VCIB) 2026-2027. See the attached Announcement & Guidelines documents for instructions. Grant submissions and questions are to be emailed to Matthew Sponaugle - matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Meeting date & time: February 11, 2027 @ 10:00 AM at The Hotel Roanoke - 110 Shenandoah Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA 24016. Contact Matthew Sponaugle in advance if you plan to attend.

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