Value-Added Producer Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
- 10.352 -- Value-Added Producer Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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 Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020_VAPG_Application_Toolkit_Planning.docx | FY 2020 VAPG Application Toolkit - Planning | Dec 12, 2019 08:04 PM UTC |
| FY2020_VAPG_Application_Toolkit_Working_Capital.docx | FY 2020 VAPG Application Toolkit - Working Capital | Dec 12, 2019 08:15 PM UTC |
| VAPG_Notice_FY_2020.pdf | VAPG Federal Register Notice | Dec 12, 2019 07:58 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 4, 2020
Award
$37,000,000
Program Funding
300
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RDBCP-VAPG-2020
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
6
Posted date:
December 12, 2019
Archive date:
April 4, 2020
