The Department of Agriculture offers the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, designed to help agricultural producers engage in value-added activities. This grant is for the primary purpose of assisting with the processing and marketing of bio-based products. The program aims to generate new products, expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. Priority consideration is extended to beginning farmers or ranchers, socially-disadvantaged farmers, small or medium-sized family farms, farmer cooperatives, and those proposing mid-tier value chains. These competitive grants are a key initiative to support the growth and profitability of agricultural producers.
Opportunity ID: 192793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-VAPG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value Added Producer Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 120 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2012 Application must be submitted by October 15, 2012 to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight by this date. Electronic applications are permitted via www.grants.gov only, and must be received before midnight on this date. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2012 Application must be submitted by October 15, 2012 to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight by this date. Electronic applications are permitted via www.grants.gov only, and must be received before midnight on this date. Late applications will not be considered for FY2012 funding. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are: Independent Producer, Agricultural Producer Group,Farmer or Rancher Cooperative, or a Majority Controlled Produced-Based Business.
Applicants must meet all related requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of the VAPG program is to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of this program. You may receive priority if you are a beginning farmer or rancher, a socially-disadvantaged farmer or rancher, a small or medium-sized farm or ranch structured as a family farm, a farmer or rancher cooperative, or are proposing a mid-tier value chain, as defined in the Program Regulation. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Inforamtion |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lyn Millhiser
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsignificant language change to announcement. | Aug 16, 2012 | |
| Aug 16, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-VAPG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value Added Producer Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 120 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2012 Application must be submitted by October 15, 2012 to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight by this date. Electronic applications are permitted via www.grants.gov only, and must be received before midnight on this date. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2012 Application must be submitted by October 15, 2012 to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight by this date. Electronic applications are permitted via www.grants.gov only, and must be received before midnight on this date. Late applications will not be considered for FY2012 funding. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are: Independent Producer, Agricultural Producer Group,Farmer or Rancher Cooperative, or a Majority Controlled Produced-Based Business.
Applicants must meet all related requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of the VAPG program is to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of this program. You may receive priority if you are a beginning farmer or rancher, a socially-disadvantaged farmer or rancher, a small or medium-sized farm or ranch structured as a family farm, a farmer or rancher cooperative, or are proposing a mid-tier value chain, as defined in the Program Regulation. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Inforamtion |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lyn Millhiser
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-VAPG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Value Added Producer Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 120 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.352 — Value-Added Producer Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2012 Application must be submitted by October 15, 2012 to be considered for funding. Applications may be submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped or sent overnight by this date. Electronic applications are permitted via www.grants.gov only, and must be received before midnight on this date. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are: Independent Producer, Agricultural Producer Group,Farmer or Rancher Cooperative, or a Majority Controlled Produced-Based Business.
Applicants must meet all related requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The primary objective of the VAPG program is to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of this program. You may receive priority if you are a beginning farmer or rancher, a socially-disadvantaged farmer or rancher, a small or medium-sized farm or ranch structured as a family farm, a farmer or rancher cooperative, or are proposing a mid-tier value chain, as defined in the Program Regulation. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Inforamtion |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lyn Millhiser
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lyn Millhiser Phone 202-720-8460 Email: CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.352 | PKG00139110 | Aug 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
192793 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
192793 SF424A-1.0.pdf
192793 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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