This competitive Department of Agriculture grant is for agricultural producers and related businesses seeking to start or expand value-added activities. Eligible entities include Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses. The program specifically supports projects focused on the processing and/or marketing of Value-Added Agricultural Products. Funds are available for both planning and working capital, directly supporting initiatives that aim to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and ultimately increase producer income. All proposals must clearly demonstrate economic viability and sustainability to be considered for this funding opportunity, fostering innovation and growth in the agricultural sector.
Opportunity ID: 351800
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-VAPG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value-Added Producer Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 190 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 Paper applications must be submitted by close of business on April 16, 2024, in the USDA RD State Office of the State where the project is located. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight, hand carried or emailed by this date. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov must be submitted by April 11, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 Paper applications must be submitted by close of business on April 16, 2024, in the USDA RD State Office of the State where the project is located. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight, hand carried or emailed by this date. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov must be submitted by April 11, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RBS – Value Added Producer Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Management Division
Phone (202) 720-1400 Email:CPGrants@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Paper applications must be submitted by close of business on April 16, 2024, in the USDA RD State Office of the State where the project is located. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight, hand carried or emailed by this date. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov must be submitted by April 11, 2024. | Jan 17, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-VAPG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value-Added Producer Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 190 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 Paper applications must be submitted by close of business on April 16, 2024, in the USDA RD State Office of the State where the project is located. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight, hand carried or emailed by this date. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov must be submitted by April 11, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 Paper applications must be submitted by close of business on April 16, 2024, in the USDA RD State Office of the State where the project is located. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight, hand carried or emailed by this date. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov must be submitted by April 11, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Agricultural Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RBS – Value Added Producer Grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Management Division
Phone (202) 720-1400 Email:CPGrants@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 351800 Full Announcement-VAPG 2024 Notice -> 2024 VAPG Federal Register Notice.pdf
Folder 351800 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> FY2024 VAPG Application Toolkit_Working Capital.pdf
Folder 351800 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> FY2024 VAPG Application Toolkit_Planning.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Management Division Phone (202) 720-1400 Email: CPGrants@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.352 | PKG00284449 | Jan 17, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351800 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
351800 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351800 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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