Value-Added Producer Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings: 10.352 -- Value-Added Producer Grants
Last Updated: January 17, 2024
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Program Management Division
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2024_VAPG_Federal_Register_Notice.pdf | 2024 VAPG Federal Register Notice | Jan 17, 2024 06:22 PM UTC |
| FY2024_VAPG_Application_Toolkit_Working_Capital.docx | 2024 VAPG Working Capital Application Toolkit | Jan 17, 2024 06:23 PM UTC |
| FY2024_VAPG_Application_Toolkit_Planning.docx | 2024 VAPG Planning Application Toolkit | Jan 17, 2024 06:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 11, 2024
Award
$30,000,000
Program Funding
190
Expected awards
$--
Award Floor
$250,000
Award Ceiling
Funding opportunity number:
RDBCP-VAPG-2024
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 17, 2024
Archive date:
May 11, 2024
