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Value-Added Producer Grant

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The Value-Added Producer Grant is a competitive discretionary funding program administered directly by the federal government through the Department of Agriculture. It is designed to support viable agricultural producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based businesses. The primary goal of the program is to help these entities start or expand value-added activities specifically focused on the processing and marketing of agricultural products to foster economic development. Funding is awarded for two types of projects: planning activities or working capital requirements directly related to the processing and marketing of value-added goods. While the program focuses on food and agriculture, it is currently closed and pending its next funding cycle. Interested parties can monitor the official notice of funding opportunity or the USDA Rural Development website for updates regarding future application windows.

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USDA grant funding agricultural producers for value-added processing and marketing project activities.

Agency

Department of Agriculture

NAICS

926140 - Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

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OfficeWY, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

Office AddressWY, USA

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The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Agricultural 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.
Eligible uses: Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Food/Agriculture, Planning, Economic Development
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361290
Additional information: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants

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