The Department of Agriculture is offering the Value Added Producer Grant to support Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Agriculture Producer Groups, and Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives. This grant aims to assist in creating marketing opportunities and developing Business Plans for producing bio-based products from agricultural commodities. Apply before August 29, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 114293
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RDBCP-11-02-VAPG |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Value Added Producer Grant |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 250 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 37,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants are:Independent Producers; Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives; Agricultural Producer Group; and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description:: | The primary objective of this grant program is to help Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Agriculture Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop Business Plans for viable marketing opportunities regarding production of bio-based products from agricultural commodities. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 |
| Competition ID: | RDBCP-11-02-VAPG |
| Competition Title: | Value Added Producer Grant |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00071811 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Tracey Kennedy |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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SF424 Mandatory Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B – Mandatory) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.352 | RDBCP-11-02-VAPG | Value Added Producer Grant | PKG00071811 | Jun 28, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | View | Tracey Kennedy | Organization and Individual Applicants |